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Quality Care System

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 08:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for a "Quality Care System," categorized under the goods industry. This procurement involves the award of a compliance and policy management software package to QUALITY COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS LTD. The contract, valued at £34,182 (gross £41,018.40), began on 26th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 25th July 2027, with the possibility of extension until 2029. The process was conducted below the threshold, without competition, and falls under the region of UKG37, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in compliance software and policy management systems. Companies within this industry can leverage contracts like these to expand their portfolio and enter new markets. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development of robust policy management solutions are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders, providing potential for growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Care System

Notice Description

Award of a compliance and policy management software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073014-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,182 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITY COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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