Award

MNSI Website and Referral Portal

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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09 Feb 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, which has awarded a contract for the "MNSI Website and Referral Portal". This contract is within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process reached the award stage on the 9th of February 2026, with the contract signed on the 29th of January 2026. Work on the contract will commence on the 1st of April 2026 and is expected to complete by the 31st of March 2027. The direct procurement method, specifically stated as "below threshold - without competition", was utilised, pointing to a non-competitive selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like ROCK KITCHEN HARRIS LIMITED, which has been awarded this contract. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those proficient in hosting, maintenance, and secure portal support on platforms such as AWS, would find themselves well-suited to such projects. Furthermore, businesses with capabilities in developing and supporting digital platforms for central government bodies have the potential to leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolios and establish significant expertise within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MNSI Website and Referral Portal

Notice Description

This notice corrects the previously published notice (Notice identifier:2026/S 000-008856). The following information has been amended: Contract Title; Contract Description; Contract Signature Date; Contract Dates; Supplier information; and Locations added. Maternity and Newborn Investigations Team (MNSI) website hosting and maintenance on AWS, including support; and MNSI secure portal support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011254-2026
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
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
£46,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
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

ROCK KITCHEN HARRIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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