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Provision of an Audit & Risk Management IT Solution

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 23:28

Summary of the contracting process

In a strategic move, Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for an IT solution aimed at enhancing their audit and risk management capabilities. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for a contract value of £171,875. The contract, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, will span from 25th November 2025 to 24th November 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 11th April 2025, confirming its active status.

This procurement opportunity can significantly contribute to business growth, especially for large-scale IT firms specialising in audit and risk management solutions. The selective procurement method implies that qualified suppliers with a proven track record can leverage existing framework agreements to streamline bidding processes and secure contracts with reputable public sector organisations. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large enterprise, exemplifies the type of business poised to benefit from such opportunities, suggesting that other similar companies could also find substantial business prospects in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Audit & Risk Management IT Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Audit & Risk IT Management Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e349673-5a7d-422b-8be3-54415d4601ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2359b75-f5d5-4a16-a596-65fffbafb92c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£171,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2028 3-4 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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