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RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LICENCE RENEWAL

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a licence for a risk management system, categorised under the IT software package industry. The contract, awarded to Risk Connect Active Risk Limited, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement utilised a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the award stage recently completed on 31st March 2026. This contract is valued at £60,200 and takes place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large IT software firms to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical software solutions to public authorities. Business growth can be achieved by seeking similar contracts that require specialised software services in the public sector. Although this particular contract did not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights openings for firms that offer robust risk management systems, encouraging them to position themselves for future public sector engagements that require strategic IT software packages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LICENCE RENEWAL

Notice Description

Renewal of licence for Risk Management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24b8b035-930a-4849-911a-07b76322922c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2167f7-41f0-48bf-93ee-82d3d1386513
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK CONNECT ACTIVE RISK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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