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title: "Ambient Voice Technology Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Ambient Voice Technology Tool

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce3d50c-7094-433b-a924-2c86792ea2b9

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently completed a procurement process to acquire an Ambient Voice Technology Tool, designed to enhance the efficiency of inspection activities by facilitating evidence collection and regulatory decision-making. This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' (CPV 48000000) and was executed through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with BEAM UP LTD being the appointed supplier. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and runs until 4th July 2026, serving the region of England, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software and information systems, particularly those innovating in voice technology applications. Although this specific award does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, related contracts or future extensions may be of interest to businesses with expertise in regulatory technology solutions or those capable of enhancing the functionality of inspection tools. Engaging in such contracts could help establish a foothold in the public sector, offering growth potential through innovation partnerships and further collaboration with government bodies like the CQC.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a tool to explore how Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) can be used to support inspection activity, making it quicker and easier to gather and record evidence collected and the risk appetite for use of AVT in reaching regulatory decisions . This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 013

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0406b28e-1d7f-449b-9344-9ec60f920508 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BEAM UP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0406b28e-1d7f-449b-9344-9ec60f920508

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0406b28e-1d7f-449b-9344-9ec60f920508
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/129006b4-9eb4-4aac-ab0b-42b4ecae9b61
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-v5.0 FINAL_Redacted

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