---
title: "Caption.Ed Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068279"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068279.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Caption.Ed Licenses

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068279

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed the procurement process for the provision of 30 Caption.Ed Enterprise licences, valued at £36,717, or £44,060.40 including VAT. This contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, facilitating a streamlined acquisition process. The procurement pertains to software-related services, covering a period from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029. The assigned supplier is CARESCRIBE LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bristol, which reflects a focus on emerging businesses with particular expertise in this sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially those looking to establish partnerships with government authorities. It is well-suited for SMEs possessing innovative solutions that enhance enterprise productivity through specialised software applications. As the Care Quality Commission procures services central to its operational initiatives, businesses engaging in such contracts can benefit from stable, long-term business growth and increased visibility within central governmental circles.

## Notice

Provision of 30 Caption.Ed Enterprise licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033993-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,717 |

## 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 | CARESCRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033993-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033993-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://carescribe.io/
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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