Award

Provision of a Virtual Hub Platform

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 23:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Virtual Hub Platform, specifically the BrumChat Virtual Hub Platform, classified under the computer platforms industry category. The procurement process, which is now at the Award stage, was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Upstream Outcomes Ltd, a large supplier, with a total value of £150,000. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the contract will commence on 1st December 2024 and end on 30th November 2026, following the tender's closing date on 1st August 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing advanced technology and virtual hub solutions to collaborate with a major governmental body. While this specific contract has been awarded to a large company, similar future tenders may be open to small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in cutting-edge tech solutions and public sector technology services stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such procurement processes with Birmingham City Council, potentially leading to further collaboration and growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Virtual Hub Platform

Notice Description

Provision of BrumChat Virtual Hub Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74edd943-7105-4bf3-97f5-5c0e51eabc94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4574f989-76ac-4e93-af6e-54cc557dd0fe
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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

UPSTREAM OUTCOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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