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MAXQDA Subscription 2025-2028

Care Quality Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Jun 2026 at 16:11

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MAXQDA Subscription 2025-2028" has been concluded with the awarding of the contract to Softcat Plc. This tender, facilitated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), involved acquiring a three-year licence subscription for 75 users under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The direct award was conducted through the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Agreement (RM6098), Lot 3 - Software. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the CQC serves as the contracting authority over this selective procurement process, while the delivery aligns with the region of England, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 10th November 2025 and spans until 9th November 2028. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase, as most recently updated on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those focusing on software development and consulting services. Companies with a robust infrastructure to support a large-scale software subscription service will find this an advantageous contract to expand their portfolio. Large-scale organisations such as Softcat Plc, a major player in the IT service sector, are ideally suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature due to their capacity to meet stringent service demands and deliver region-wide support. Engaging in such contracts can allow businesses to bolster their market presence and demonstrate capability in managing substantial governmental IT projects.

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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 Updated 30.06.2026 Section name: More information Attachments: The contract attachment has been replaced with an updated version to correct the application of redactions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3f18f2f-7217-4ba4-b14c-e44327665693
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462e9658-09c8-4dd5-b735-adc7990ab04d
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
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 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
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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
Postcode Area
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 PLC

Further Information

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