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Development, Hosting and Support for the MNSI Website

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Care Quality Commission, a public authority under central government, involved the award to Rock Kitchen Harris Ltd for the "Development, Hosting and Support for the MNSI Website". This contract, part of the services category (IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support), is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement stage has progressed to award and contract, with the contract being signed on 30 January 2026. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with a total estimated gross value of £55,274.40. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold and without competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those with experience in web development, hosting, and support, looking to work with central government authorities like the Care Quality Commission. Large-scale IT service providers, such as Rock Kitchen Harris Ltd, which are capable of developing secure portals interfacing via API, would be highly suitable for competing in such procurement processes. Furthermore, engaging with high-profile government projects such as this could enhance a company's portfolio and open up future business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Development, Hosting and Support for the MNSI Website

Notice Description

The skillset to create and host a website and secure portal which interfaces via API

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008856-2026
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
Large

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
£46,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ROCK KITCHEN HARRIS

Further Information

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