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title: "HANDD Support Services"
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# HANDD Support Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bdae65-13af-4f3e-841f-8dd1a52b89f6

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) awarded a contract for HANDD Support Services, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). Located in England, this procurement process was conducted using a direct, single tender action method below the threshold. The procurement reached the award stage on 30 January 2025, with a completion status as of 4 February 2025. The contract, valued at £41,895.89, is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. The buying organisation, CQC, is headquartered at Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4PA, England.

This tender signifies an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services to collaborate with a notable public sector entity. Firms well-versed in providing HANDD support and similar IT services could find this engagement particularly beneficial. Additionally, this contract can foster business growth by allowing SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future contracts within the public sector. The procurement method, being a direct single tender action, suggests a streamlined process that could be attractive to businesses seeking clear and direct procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require HANDD Support Services. This procurement was undertaken following the Single tender action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 136

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe45b7c-6f62-4a8f-acd1-074dcea4cd1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,895 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe45b7c-6f62-4a8f-acd1-074dcea4cd1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe45b7c-6f62-4a8f-acd1-074dcea4cd1b
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dbbfc9f-ebe8-4c98-8665-c1fc63420951
  Purchase order confirmation - 30001410 HANDD Support Services CQC I&D 136_Redacted

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