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title: "Technical Architecture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95fbad7d-19b9-42d2-8b98-8aa042337ab0"
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# Technical Architecture

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95fbad7d-19b9-42d2-8b98-8aa042337ab0

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted a selective tender process for technical architecture services, titled "Technical Architecture". The contract, valued at £122,400, is part of the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. The tender period concluded on 29 June 2018, with the contract beginning on 30 July 2018 and extending until 22 January 2019. The addresses for delivery encompass a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those experienced in digital programme delivery and technical architecture. Companies that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging their expertise to support advancements in digital public services.

## Notice

The objective of the procurement is to appoint a Supplier to fulfil the Authority's requirement for the Provision of a technical architecture services in relation to the Alphas and Betas in the Digital Programme. CQC requires these in relation to its ongoing work on the delivery of these phases for specific CQC Digital Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a1505d-5531-4c2b-b03a-353dddb292e5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 22 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,400 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FUEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a1505d-5531-4c2b-b03a-353dddb292e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a1505d-5531-4c2b-b03a-353dddb292e5
  22nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d495c70c-51dd-425b-a130-ef4c0efbb856
  CQC PSO 126a

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