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Digital App Licences 2026/27

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed the procurement process for "Digital App Licences 2026/27." This contract is within the software package and information systems industry category, specifically involving IT services, data services, and computer-related services. The procurement was conducted through a "Call-off from a framework agreement" under the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). The contract was awarded to THALAMOS LIMITED, an SME, on 29th June 2026, for the creation and transmission of electronic statutory certificates by Second Opinion Appointed Doctors (SOADs). The contract period is from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2027, with an initial six-month term and an option to extend for up to twelve months. The total value of the awarded contract is £102,941.37.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software development, digital applications, and IT consultancy. Companies with expertise in deploying cloud software solutions and a strong background in providing information system services would find this tender particularly suitable. The specific focus on creating digital solutions for statutory certificates makes it an attractive proposition for businesses accustomed to handling complex regulatory requirements through technology. Participation in such contracts can help tech companies expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in delivering essential digital services within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital App Licences 2026/27

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires a System designed to enable Second Opinion Appointed Doctor's (SOADs) to create and transmit electronic statutory certificates. This procurement was undertaken through CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total awarded value is the maximum of all charges including any optional extensions. Contract reference: CQC HOSP 004

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bf6e3c-6caa-4d50-aa19-b0c230ad2cfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,941 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,941 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALAMOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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