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QCS Software

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Gateshead Borough Council, a public authority in the UK, was recently completed with the award of a contract titled "QCS Software." This procurement falls under the software and information systems industry category, facilitating compliance with CQC requirements for Adult Social Care across nine sites in the Gateshead locality. Using a direct procurement method without competition, the contract was signed on 19th March 2025, and the procurement stage is complete with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. Gateshead, UKC22, serves as the primary location for delivery.

This contract provides business growth opportunities primarily for software suppliers with expertise in compliance software solutions for social care settings. The procurement was awarded to Quality Compliance Systems, a small to medium enterprise, highlighting opportunities for similar-sized businesses that specialise in software packages and information systems. Given the nature of direct procurement at below-threshold value, businesses that can deliver niche solutions efficiently may find similar opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Title

QCS Software

Notice Description

The purchase of QCS Software to aid Adult Social Care to comply with CQC. 9 required to cover all 9 sites - PS2,162 per site; annual cost PS19,459. Total Contract Value - PS97,290

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021477-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITY COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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