Award

MAXQDA Subscription 2025-2028

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement process for a 3-year licence subscription for MAXQDA software. This award, concluded on 24th October 2025, was part of a strategic procurement through the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Agreement, Lot 3 - Software, employing a selective procurement method via a direct award. The contract, valued at £33,621.58, spans from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2028. It falls under the IT services industry category and will be delivered in England.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of offering software solutions, specifically those proficient in providing IT services such as consulting and software development. Although the process was selective, organisations with existing frameworks or similar offerings can leverage this opportunity by aligning their services to meet such demands from public sector clients, potentially increasing their market influence and client base in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MAXQDA Subscription 2025-2028

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a MAXQDA 3-year licence subscription for 75 users. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Agreement (RM6098), Lot 3 - Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 002

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fdaf85a-aa38-4413-8237-e9500d5414c3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,621 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,621 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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