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Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 22:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub. This contract falls under the data management services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on 18 December 2024 and the contract period beginning on 1 January 2025, ending on 31 December 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender value of £85,205. The tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in developing and implementing data management solutions, particularly those focused on public sector services. SMEs in the digital and technology services sector could leverage their expertise to support Birmingham City Council's initiatives for nursery funding and family data management. As the procurement was awarded to Sentinel Partners Ltd, other companies in related fields might explore similar future opportunities to collaborate with local government authorities, enhancing their market presence and contributing to community-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub

Notice Description

Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal Data Hub

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-564bfb22-f4ef-416d-adb9-8f0b3fb97914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d807ca0e-c059-4b4a-8817-305fccfc2195
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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

SENTINEL PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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