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BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, with the postal code B15 1NU, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the IT software package industry category, was at the award stage as of 5th September 2025. This procurement, which employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, involved services with a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2025. The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, commenced on 5th August 2025 and is set to end on 4th August 2028, encompassing a total value of £60,000, with an award amount of £52,850.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT software and services relevant to device encryption. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete in this procurement landscape, given the suitability criteria. Additionally, companies that are able to offer competitive service packages and those capable of fulfilling framework agreement collaborations will find this type of tender appealing for strategic expansion and establishing a foothold within the public sector, especially in the NHS domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCHC Sophos Central Device Encryption

Notice Description

Central Device Encryption renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-997b53dc-81a7-40ed-8f95-86371194c1b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad8e742-35f5-4fd8-8379-ac4b6ca56cc2
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 3-4 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
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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