Planning

Omni Channel Contact Centre Solution

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently at the planning stage, with an Omni Channel Contact Centre Solution being sought. Categorised within the Software package and information systems industry, this tender is positioned under 'goods' and outlines a potential framework agreement as the sourcing method. The procurement is centralised within the UK, specifically Newcastle upon Tyne, with an estimated gross value of £1,310,104.27. Key dates include a future notice planned for 1 April 2028, and the contract period is set between 3 April 2029 to 31 March 2031, with potential renewal extending until 31 March 2033.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly attractive for SMEs with software package solutions to advance the CQC's contact centre capabilities. Businesses specialising in omni-channel software solutions and those experienced in executing framework agreements are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance industry presence within public sector software systems, offering long-term collaboration potential through its renewal provisions. The planned pipeline notice allows companies to prepare strategically for upcoming competitive bidding, securing a foothold in governmental procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Omni Channel Contact Centre Solution

Notice Description

This is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. Contact Centre Software requirement for CQCs Omni channel solution. Planned Sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015497-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,091,753 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2029 - 31 Mar 2031 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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