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Power Framework Project Portfolio Management

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Care Quality Commission (CQC) awarding a contract for the management of the Power Framework Project Portfolio Management. The project falls under the IT software package industry category, with a focus on application support and service provision. This process advances to the award stage following completion through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 2 Cloud Software, utilising the Direct Award method. The contract will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, involving delivery within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award on 2nd February 2026, and the procurement process culminates with a published notice on 11th February 2026. The total value awarded is £118,872.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software package solutions to gain a foothold within public sector projects. Particularly, organisations adept at offering managed services, comprehensive user licensing, and application support are encouraged to participate. Whilst the contract primarily benefits medium to larger enterprises over SMEs, it is conducive for firms possessing expertise in aligning solutions with framework agreements for cloud software. Through successful engagement, businesses can enhance their reputation within the public sector, expanding their portfolio and driving growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Framework Project Portfolio Management

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The CQC require Provision of a managed service, 100 user licenses and application support of the Power Framework. This procurement was undertaken through the 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 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 062

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6ba2003-ee9d-4039-9d19-e7905e17bbbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1271f482-2876-4430-8794-9054f2412f4e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,872 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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