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title: "Data Quality Tool"
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# Data Quality Tool

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-550720e8-6a08-4b5a-aef2-468559515e3c

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and involved selecting a supplier for a "Data Quality Tool" under the category of software programming and consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Softcat Ltd for a total value of £257,776.88, and the contract period commenced on 22nd February 2016, concluding on 28th February 2017. The procurement followed a selective method, with the tender period ending on 25th September 2015, and was aimed at providing intelligence tools, service delivery locations covering various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, especially those capable of delivering innovative data quality solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement specifically allows for their participation. This is a chance for businesses to enhance their growth through collaboration with a significant public sector organisation, leveraging expertise in developing and delivering intelligence tools.

## Notice

Provision of Intelligence Tools. Please see redacted contract for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcc82dd-d9eb-4090-b410-555513b49c65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,776 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcc82dd-d9eb-4090-b410-555513b49c65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcc82dd-d9eb-4090-b410-555513b49c65
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aada54c5-51e5-4e70-a2e5-8add418d2d9d
  CQC ICTC 468

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