Award

E-Disclosure Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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ContractAmendment

28 Apr 2026 at 14:36

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), a public authority falling under the central government, is overseeing the procurement process for E-Disclosure Services. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, CQC had initiated a tender to secure access to an e-disclosure platform, essential for statutory public inquiries. The procurement stage has reached a contract amendment as of 28 April 2026, with modifications set for 11 May 2026. Utilising a direct procurement method and conducted without competition due to being below threshold, the contract with KLDISCOVERY LIMITED—also situated in the UK—was active as of 2 February 2026. The service contract, valued at £150,000, commenced on 30 January 2026 and is anticipated to potentially extend up to 12 months beyond its initial end date of 29 July 2027, dependent on service requirement and available budget.

This tender provides firms specialising in data services with an opportunity to collaborate closely with a key governmental organisation. The need for E-Disclosure Services creates potential growth paths for companies providing digital solutions, particularly those adept in managing and processing data for public sector inquiries. SME entities like KLDISCOVERY LIMITED have found success in this arena, indicating that similar businesses with capabilities in secure data handling and e-disclosure services are likely to thrive. The defined scope, involving pivotal public inquiries, reflects potential demand for advanced technical solutions and compliance with strict public sector standards, making it an attractive avenue for firms with corresponding expertise.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038740-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KLDISCOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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