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Diligent Boards

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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01 Aug 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Diligent Boards" services with Diligent Boardbooks Limited, a supplier based in London. This procurement follows a timetable that commenced on 1st August 2025, with the active award status established on the same day. The contract period starts from 21st August 2025 and will conclude on 20th August 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the process is classified within the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, applicable throughout the UK region.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those involved in consulting and software development, as it involves the provision of critical digital governance solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Diligent Boardbooks Limited may find such contracts beneficial for expansion and strengthening market presence. The contract value of £53,073.32 gross highlights significant business stability and growth prospects for firms skilled in IT systems integration and support services, aligning with the public sector's digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Diligent Boards

Notice Description

This is a Contract details notice. Provision of Diligent Boards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056ae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045035-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,227 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
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
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

DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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