---
title: "HANDD Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-06"
---

# HANDD Support Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649a7

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract titled "HANDD Support Services" for software-related services. This procurement, which falls under the services industry category, involved the provision of third line support and maintenance for the Globalscape Secure file transfer solution. The procurement process was direct and completed without competition, resembling a below-threshold procurement method. The contract, worth £53,769.79 (gross amount £64,523.75), was established with HANDD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED, an SME located in Reading, and covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 3 February 2026.

This tender is notable for businesses specialising in software-related services, presenting opportunities for firms proficient in IT support and maintenance solutions. The direct award method implies that businesses with well-established relations or existing contracts with government bodies might have a competitive edge. SMEs like HANDD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED demonstrate that smaller scale enterprises can succeed in securing government contracts, potentially leading to substantial growth by aligning with government projects that can enhance credibility and market reach.

## Notice

Provision of third line support and maintenance for the Globalscape Secure file transfer solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,769 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 09:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010775-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://handd.com.sg
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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