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UHB WMIN Cogniss SaaS

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Sep 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the award stage for the procurement titled "UHB WMIN Cogniss SaaS" in the IT software package category. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is intended to secure a Cogniss SaaS Platform. This project is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2026, taking place in the West Midlands region, UK. With a tender value reaching up to £40,000, the actual contract was awarded for £37,525 to the supplier Softcat Plc. The tender was closed on 2nd September 2025, following the tender period ending and the award decision published on 30th September 2025.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities for IT firms, particularly those that offer comprehensive software solutions. It serves as an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Trust's interest in engaging with smaller businesses. Companies specialising in software project delivery and management for healthcare can benefit from engaging with such tenders to expand their portfolio and establish connections with a major NHS trust. This contract not only offers a stable business opportunity through a framework arrangement but also enhances the supplier's visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UHB WMIN Cogniss SaaS

Notice Description

Cogniss Saas Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-716154df-eb04-468a-baac-b339711f6beb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f516a9-9d80-4cee-bc4e-46fd0b2debb3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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