Independent IT review

Published: 26 March 2025 Page last updated: 26 March 2025

This review looks at the technology we built to support our organisational transformation. It considers why we reached a point where it caused considerable disruption and if it can be salvaged.


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What this review is about

This review addresses the following questions:

  1. How and why did CQC reach a point where its IT solutions caused significant organisational disruption?
  2. Is the IT solution salvageable, based on the current contractual relationship with suppliers and subcontractors?
    • If so, what needs to be done to make the IT solutions, the overall operating model, the programme management and contractual controls fit for purpose?
    • If not, how should the CQC proceed to build or buy and implement an IT solution that is fit for purpose in the shortest possible time?

Note: where the review refers to "regulatory platform", this includes the provider portal.