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title: "This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)"
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# This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ac13351-cdfe-4dcd-8d77-9fbfe1826ee2

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract titled "This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)" for the provision of the "Blue Prism Cloud Virtual Workforce Platform" and associated support services. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category with a total contract value of £271,200. The contract commenced on 31 July 2021 and is set to conclude on 16 August 2023. This tender was executed using a selective procurement method, and the ended tender period was on 11 June 2021. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software development and cloud services, to expand their portfolio in automation solutions. Companies that offer Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or related support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within the framework. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could also lead to further collaborations in the healthcare sector, fostering growth and innovation in the delivery of technology-driven solutions.

## Notice

The Supplier is providing the "Blue Prism Cloud Virtual Workforce Platform" and associated support services. To continue the use of Robotic Process Automation already in place at NCSC and develop further automation of existing and new processes across CQC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02b46ec-70a3-48e7-8889-b4f8d064bb09 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2021 - 16 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £271,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,200 |
| 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 | BLUE PRISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02b46ec-70a3-48e7-8889-b4f8d064bb09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02b46ec-70a3-48e7-8889-b4f8d064bb09
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27228176-22a1-4165-a442-58427309b7b9

## Provenance

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