Award

Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 10:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is the buying organisation for the "Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)", focused on the Health Services industry within the West Midlands, UK. The tender process followed a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract period begins on 1st July 2025 and ends on 30th June 2027, valued at £678,414.85. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 16th April 2025 and the award announcement on 17th July 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the software and solutions sector. The project entails managing the Blue Badge Service, which involves enhancing operational processes from application receipt to approval. The call-off from the framework allows suppliers with proven expertise in vertical application solutions to contribute effectively. Businesses specialising in IT services, especially those experienced in public sector health solutions, are well-suited to compete in such opportunities, providing scope to establish or strengthen their foothold in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

Notice Description

The Blue Badge Service manages the process from the receipt of applications to approval. The scheme allows people who qualify to park close to where they need to go by displaying a valid Blue Badge permit. The award of a contract called off under the Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259) of Framework Agreement by direct award in accordance with its protocol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080418f8-3a3b-489c-9d6c-fda9c66be6e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565bba97-0985-42d0-a682-fcf06f4b9f07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£678,414 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£678,414 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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