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Care Quality Commission · Central government

In brief

Care Quality Commission has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £17,007,635 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 125 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. Provision of Operation Centre and Digital Workplace Managed Services. Planned Sourcing route: Call-off from a framework agreement.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 015486-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

35

Awards

23

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. Procurement of a 'Local Authority' Legal Case Management System

    North Tyneside Borough CouncilNorth EastIT services and software, Legal services

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £200kestimated
  2. Business Support North East Framework

    North East Combined AuthorityNorth EastFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon16 hours left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £23mframework ceiling
  3. Schools Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement

    Newcastle City CouncilNorth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days left

    Value not stated
  4. Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

    Look Ahead Care and Support LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated
  5. Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

    Maiden Erlegh TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Open10 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £6mestimated

From notice 015486-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.