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title: "HSCN Connection - Azure Express"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4697e685-29a2-4c8b-aa82-3ffda8d0016c"
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# HSCN Connection - Azure Express

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4697e685-29a2-4c8b-aa82-3ffda8d0016c

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for HSCN Connection - Azure Express. The procurement process was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 3 Cloud Support, using the Direct Award process. The contract is valued at £42,329.52 and is initially for 12 months, with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st October 2023, with the contract period set to start on 6th April 2024 and end on 5th April 2026. The awarded contract involves IT services in consulting, software development, and support services, located in England.

This contract award by the CQC presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, and support services providers. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in cloud technology and have experience working with public sector organisations like the CQC would be well-suited to compete. The contract's duration and potential for extension offer stability and opportunities for growth for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships with the Care Quality Commission.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of HSCN Connection - Azure Express. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 3 Cloud Support, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 101

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2245debb-1013-4c62-bd22-4581cb16175e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,329 |
| 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 | REDCENTRIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2245debb-1013-4c62-bd22-4581cb16175e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2245debb-1013-4c62-bd22-4581cb16175e
  4th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16ecefef-4192-4f08-8822-c8d2d4132706
  CQC I&D 101 - HSCN contract Redacted

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