Award

Secure Online Workspace

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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01 Dec 2023 at 12:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for a Secure Online Workspace solution to EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. The procurement process was conducted through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement using the selective procurement method. The contract is valued at £114,996 GBP and has a duration of 36 months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The tender deadline was on September 6, 2023, with a contract period starting from October 1, 2023, until September 30, 2027. This contract falls under the services category and was awarded on September 25, 2023.

This contract with the Care Quality Commission offers business growth opportunities for companies providing software packages and information systems services. Businesses that excel in providing secure collaboration workspaces and email solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As the CQC's Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations unit will utilise the software, companies with expertise in healthcare-related IT solutions may find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement stage has concluded, but future opportunities may arise for related services as the contract progresses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Online Workspace

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the solution service for a Secure Collaboration Workspace and Secure Email Solution. The software will be utilised by CQC's Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) unit. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC MNSI 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/1535eaf4-e510-47ea-9d11-e91e81d6bcb1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 4-5 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

EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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