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title: "Network Services"
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# Network Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d05f8e9-8260-4b5c-8a12-8b172da1a0b9

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## Summary

The recent procurement process managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) involves the awarding of a contract titled "Network Services". This contract, which falls under the industry category of Computer Network Services, was awarded on 20 June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 21 July 2025 and conclude on 20 July 2027. The procurement method implemented was a selective call-off from the CCS framework RM6116, focussing on inter and intra site connectivity services. The opportunity was conducted under a direct award process, with the awarded value totalling £673,245.53. The services are intended to support various CQC locations across England.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the computer network services sector, particularly those equipped to handle wide and local area network requirements. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to provide comprehensive connectivity solutions would find this opportunity aligns well with their offerings, as exemplified by Vodafone Limited, the supplier awarded the contract. Participation in such tenders could expand a firm's portfolio, strengthen its market credibility, and provide sustainable business growth opportunities by securing long-term service contracts with prominent public sector organisations like the CQC.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires the services of a Network Services Delivery Partner to deliver ongoing support to ensure the continuation of connectivity services (wide area network, local area network and Wi-Fi services) to CQC offices. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot 1a Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services and Lot2a Intra site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services following the direct award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 24 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 143

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5baa5d-f9fe-44ff-9cd1-b3f87866d862 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £673,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £673,245 |
| 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5baa5d-f9fe-44ff-9cd1-b3f87866d862

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5baa5d-f9fe-44ff-9cd1-b3f87866d862
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc6c1ed1-5235-4fb6-9553-749b50ce6765
  14688_NS3_Contract_CQC_Signed_20062025_Redacted

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