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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Birmingham City Council, concerning the project titled 'Opkey', primarily falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 15th June 2026. This tender relates to goods, including services, licences, training, and support, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement is valued at £165,207.16 and involves services to be delivered at Birmingham, with the postal code B1 1BB. The award was given to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of handling significant contracts related to software systems, to engage with public sector needs. While this particular tender has been awarded to a large supplier, similar tenders may present opportunities for both large corporations and those aiming to scale up their operations. Businesses specialising in software package development, IT solutions, and support services should find such tenders attractive for business growth, especially those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Opkey

Notice Description

Opkey services, licences, training and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cdaad05-0390-48d2-862b-ec411abaf4f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a490ad2-e703-4555-a819-d63779d48592
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,207 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,207 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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