Award

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

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub" has reached the award stage, overseen by Birmingham City Council, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, with Sentinel Partners Limited being the successful supplier. The total contract value is £85,034, and the delivery location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in software development and information systems services would be particularly well-aligned to compete in this sector. Engaging in such a contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and provide broader sector engagement due to the importance and scale of the project. With Birmingham City Council as the buying authority, successful bidders have the potential to foster long-lasting relationships with a major public sector entity in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89aad3ae-b5a1-497f-9874-6830bad74137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55b12dd-85ed-41d1-963c-8a1c1a32798d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£85,034 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,034 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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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