Planning

Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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PlanningUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 16:25

PlanningUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 10:17

PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 09:01

Planning

01 May 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is advancing its procurement process for a “Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner.” This major project involves managed services to enhance capacity and capability for its essential regulatory IT systems across the UK. The procurement, currently in the planning stage as of 22nd December 2025, is set to be executed through the selective procurement method under the CCS Framework Agreement RM6190, specifically Lot 6 for Major Technology Services Transformation Programmes. The contract, valued at £40 million GBP, is due to commence on 15th June 2026, with completion anticipated by 14th June 2029. The opportunity covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, targeted within the system and support services industry category. This planned procurement aligns with legal guidelines outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens significant avenues for businesses that can deliver advanced IT systems management and support services, particularly those capable of scaling operations to meet complex regulatory requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, presenting growth potential for those specialising in innovative technology solutions and managed services. Companies with experience in executing large-scale transformation programmes within government frameworks, and those who could leverage the established CCS framework are well-equipped to compete. Engaging in this procurement process not only facilitates growth through a substantial financial contract but also establishes the selected business as a key player in the public sector IT delivery landscape across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Managed services partner to provide capacity and capability augmentation across multiple disciplines and technologies for its business-critical regulatory IT systems. Planned sourcing route: Call-off from CCS Framework Agreement RM6190 Technology Services 4, Lot 6 Major Technology Services Transformation Programmes, using the competitive selection process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085555-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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