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Facebook Workplace

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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03 Jun 2021 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has successfully completed a tender for the title "Facebook Workplace," involving the provision of an online community subscription for Healthwatch staff and volunteers. This procurement falls under the Communication and multimedia software package category and was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, valued at £27,000. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022, with the tender process officially ending on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in digital platforms and subscription services, to align with organisations focused on health and community support. Businesses that provide innovative communication and software solutions may find this contract a gateway to establish relationships with public health organisations and expand their market reach within the public sector. Firms that can deliver high-quality, user-friendly platforms are best positioned to compete successfully in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Facebook Workplace

Notice Description

Facebook Workplace Subscription providing an online community for Healthwatch staff and volunteers to access advice information and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdc9ac16-0254-4426-b417-cd870bc8d58b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b444cd6-d29c-4742-b02a-a709d8d267e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 1NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACEBOOK IRELAND

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