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Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract to Circle Interactive Ltd for the "Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028" project. This contract pertains to the computer-related services industry and involves the hosting, maintenance, support, and development of the Healthwatch England Digital System Infrastructure. The procurement was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 3 Cloud Support, utilising a selective procurement method via a Direct Award process. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and is valued at £40,000, with the option to extend for an additional year. The services are to be delivered in England, with further details reflecting the postal code NE1 4PA.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital systems support and development. Companies that have a strong track record in managing digital infrastructures and are familiar with framework agreements like the CCS G Cloud will find this contract suitable. Although this specific procurement has been completed, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on specialised IT services, providing a pathway for growth and collaboration with esteemed public bodies such as the CQC and Healthwatch England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) on behalf of the Healthwatch England (HWE) require the HWE Digital System Infrastructure i.e. hosting, maintenance, support and development to be maintained. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 3 Cloud Support, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC HWE 025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad15bf4-2a10-40e3-9097-51ae1bd3b1ca
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CIRCLE INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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