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title: "Online Participation Platform 2025/29"
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# Online Participation Platform 2025/29

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2443e501-828c-4b3c-9058-19ec7261ffdd

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for an "Online Participation Platform 2025/29", intended to enhance external engagement with health and social care providers in England and the users of these services. This project falls under the software-related services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract period begins on 1st November 2025 and ends on 31st October 2029, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months. The award was made to the supplier Go Vocal, with the total value amounting to £67,375 GBP. The award was published on Contracts Finder on 15th December 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development and implementation, especially those experienced in crowd-sourcing platforms or digital engagement solutions. Companies with a strong capability in delivering cloud-based software services are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially given the focus on the longevity and ability to extend the platform's functionalities over time. Although tailored for larger enterprises, the opportunity can encourage related business ventures seeking partnership or subcontracting roles to further innovate within the public health sector engagements.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires an online crowdsourcing platform to support external engagement of both providers of health and social care services in England and the public that use those services. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 083

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc3d3ec0-09f1-4a08-8f08-9f0e03ee51c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,375 |
| 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 | GO VOCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc3d3ec0-09f1-4a08-8f08-9f0e03ee51c6
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68b35c6-37af-4fc7-804b-be8aa71d281a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc3d3ec0-09f1-4a08-8f08-9f0e03ee51c6
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68b35c6-37af-4fc7-804b-be8aa71d281a
  20th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ce345d8-976e-4ed0-9b53-9e118e044423
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-Final_Redacted 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dee70657-4670-47a3-9675-1a90c52a1c3f
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-Final_Redacted 2

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