Health Service Journal Subscription 2026_29

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has concluded a procurement process for the "Health Service Journal Subscription 2026_29," involving the purchase of a three-year Health Service Journal subscription service. This procurement is categorized under goods, specifically newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, and it takes place in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was 'direct' and executed 'below threshold - without competition.' This particular tender has moved through its conclusion stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st June 2026, and will remain active until 3rd June 2029. The Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the buying organisation responsible for this subscription aimed at enhancing its employees' access to public sector and charity information.

This tender presents open business opportunities for suppliers in the publishing and journal services industry. Companies specializing in providing comprehensive journalism services particularly aimed at the public sector and charities can find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their service reach and building their reputation within the governmental sector. Given the specific procurement method employed, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with established relationships in the publishing domain might find it particularly advantageous to compete in similar future tenders. Although HSJ INFORMATION LTD successfully secured this contract, other businesses could prepare for potential opportunities for contracts that may be tendered in similar categories.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Health Service Journal Subscription 2026_29

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission requires the purchase of a 3-year Health Service Journal (HSJ) Access Tier 1 (Public Sector & Charity) subscription service for its employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2029 3-4 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
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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

HSJ INFORMATION

Further Information

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