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BCHC HSCN 4C Prof Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "BCHC HSCN 4C Prof Services," has concluded successfully with the contract awarded by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, classified under the "IT software package" category, pertains to services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st March 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st June 2025, lasting until 31st May 2026. The procurement announcement was published on 13th August 2025, marking the award status as active, with a contract value of £27,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by its suitability for such entities. Businesses involved in IT services, specialising in software packages, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future tenders. This procurement process facilitates a competitive environment for SMEs to leverage contracts within the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and development in IT solutions. The award was granted to 4C Strategies Limited, highlighting the successful participation of smaller-scale businesses in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCHC HSCN 4C Prof Services

Notice Description

HSCN 4C Prof Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea961b7-12e8-423a-8cee-39c06ea061ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46bdc52-2609-4610-b96f-dd6c33ee9229
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
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

4C STRATEGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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