---
title: "Service Now Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a21d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Service Now Licenses

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a21d

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, a public authority within central government, is planning a procurement process for the provision of Service Now Licenses. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the legal basis rooted in the UK Public General Acts. The procurement is categorised under license management software and features as a UK1 Pipeline notice. It involves a planned sourcing route through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom and is valued at £2,500,000 (gross value £3,000,000). Key dates include a future notice date set for 1st April 2028 and a contract period starting on 17th October 2028 and potentially extending to 16th October 2033.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in software licensing, IT solutions, or digital transformation services will find this tender especially relevant. Competing for this opportunity could enhance market positioning for companies skilled in delivering high-quality software management packages. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish enduring collaborations with a central government authority.

## Notice

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Provision of Service Now Licenses. Planned sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048220-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2028 - 16 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 15:21 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048220-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048220-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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