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title: "Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028"
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# Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee019788-47b4-4b71-bb4c-5e9315bf5fe9

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract to Circle Interactive Ltd for the "Healthwatch England Digital Systems 2026_2028" project. This contract pertains to the computer-related services industry and involves the hosting, maintenance, support, and development of the Healthwatch England Digital System Infrastructure. The procurement was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 3 Cloud Support, utilising a selective procurement method via a Direct Award process. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and is valued at £40,000, with the option to extend for an additional year. The services are to be delivered in England, with further details reflecting the postal code NE1 4PA.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital systems support and development. Companies that have a strong track record in managing digital infrastructures and are familiar with framework agreements like the CCS G Cloud will find this contract suitable. Although this specific procurement has been completed, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on specialised IT services, providing a pathway for growth and collaboration with esteemed public bodies such as the CQC and Healthwatch England.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) on behalf of the Healthwatch England (HWE) require the HWE Digital System Infrastructure i.e. hosting, maintenance, support and development to be maintained. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 3 Cloud Support, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC HWE 025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad15bf4-2a10-40e3-9097-51ae1bd3b1ca |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CIRCLE INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad15bf4-2a10-40e3-9097-51ae1bd3b1ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad15bf4-2a10-40e3-9097-51ae1bd3b1ca
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fea7fe8b-cf23-4bb8-a161-2fc8e2c4c81a
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Lots1-3-Call-Off-Contract-v5.0 (6) FINAL_Redacted

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