Planning

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Related Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and related services. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category and aims to service various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and end on 31st March 2031, with a communication period indicating a future notice date on 1st July 2027.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering goods through a framework agreement. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to supply comprehensive software packages, offering a substantial contract value of over £25 million. Companies with a strong background in working within the public sector or with government bodies would be well-placed to participate and potentially secure this contract, paving the way for significant business growth and partnership with a leading oversight body.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Related Services

Notice Description

Supply of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Related Services. Planned sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018595-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£21,481,026 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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