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Softcat Digital Technology Solutions - BWC

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Softcat Digital Technology Solutions - BWC" for the provision of IT software packages under a framework agreement. The procurement is classified under the industry category of digital technology solutions. The contract, valued at £53,000, began on 11 December 2024 and will run until 10 December 2029. The procurement process was carried out using a selective method and was administered under a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, and includes delivery to locations within the West Midlands, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing IT software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive digital technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, given the contract conditions. The framework agreement suggests ongoing opportunities for businesses to secure similar contracts by participating in selective procurement processes, thereby fostering growth and engagement with prominent public sector buyers like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Softcat Digital Technology Solutions - BWC

Notice Description

Framework Agreement between Softcat PLC and Birmingham Women's and Children's for the provision of Digital Technology Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58db7b6b-2ff3-43ff-ac11-874cb6fa33a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c4a715-b9da-4bc4-9e04-083ef528d9e6
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
Josh Roberts
Contact Email
josh.roberts@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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