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Convergence limited ( Group Networks) - BWC

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Birmingham, UK, has successfully concluded a procurement process to acquire connectivity services under a contract titled "Convergence Limited (Group Networks) - BWC". This contract, classified under the IT software package industry category, involves the provision of site-to-site or site-to-cloud interconnectivity services. The procurement was executed via a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded on 28 November 2024. The contract commences on 13 December 2024 and concludes on 10 December 2027, with a final award value of £162,224.52.

This procurement opportunity signifies substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT connectivity services, particularly those with SME status. The project’s focus on healthcare connectivity for the Birmingham Women's and Children's site underscores the critical demand for reliable and secure IT solutions. Consequently, businesses adept in providing high-quality interconnectivity services and infrastructural support would find this contract especially advantageous. As the procurement methodology favoured SMEs, it presents a valuable opportunity for smaller enterprises aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare IT sector.

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Notice Title

Convergence limited ( Group Networks) - BWC

Notice Description

For the provision of connectivity services, enabling Site-to-Site or Site-to-cloud interconnectivity provided by Convergence Limited for Birmingham Women's and Children's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1790b785-3f23-499e-b3b4-91adcde1c3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1785f45-6e3d-47a9-b686-f12f300fa87d
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,224 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2027 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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