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Caption.Ed Licenses

Care Quality Commission

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15 Apr 2026 at 09:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement process for the provision of 30 Caption.Ed Enterprise licences, valued at £36,717, or £44,060.40 including VAT. This contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, facilitating a streamlined acquisition process. The procurement pertains to software-related services, covering a period from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029. The assigned supplier is CARESCRIBE LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, which reflects a focus on emerging businesses with particular expertise in this sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially those looking to establish partnerships with government authorities. It is well-suited for SMEs possessing innovative solutions that enhance enterprise productivity through specialised software applications. As the Care Quality Commission procures services central to its operational initiatives, businesses engaging in such contracts can benefit from stable, long-term business growth and increased visibility within central governmental circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caption.Ed Licenses

Notice Description

Provision of 30 Caption.Ed Enterprise licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033993-2026
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,717 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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

CARESCRIBE LTD

Further Information

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