This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

11 May 2026 at 17:30

ContractAmendment

11 May 2026 at 17:14

ContractAmendment

28 Apr 2026 at 14:36

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is managing the procurement process for "E-Disclosure Services." This procurement is in the contract amendment stage, with the most recent amendments noted on 11th May 2026. The procurement process is guided by the legal framework provided by the UKPGA, specifically the legislation 2023/54. It involves services related to data management, reflecting its categorisation under the CPV code 72300000. The service area covers the entire UK. The amendments address the inclusion of the contracting authority's participation in the Nottingham Inquiry and also rectified previous errors in contract value reporting, ensuring that technical inconsistencies are avoided and costs are not duplicated.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing data services, especially those capable of supplying e-disclosure platforms suitable for handling statutory public inquiries. KLDISCOVERY LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise from London, is currently engaged as the supplier. Companies experienced in managing complex data solutions without competition may find this tender appealing due to the direct procurement method employed, which is below the threshold. The ongoing amendments and potential extensions indicate a sustained demand, providing stability and potential for long-term engagement for businesses meeting the service criteria outlined.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

E-Disclosure Services

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires access to an e-disclosure platform which will enable its users to access documents and information which is relevant to the requirements statutory public inquiries in which CQC is involved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KLDISCOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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