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BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC for IT software package support, specifically focusing on the Ulysses System Support. This procurement falls under the services category within the IT industry. The contract location is in the West Midlands, UK, with the main delivery address postal code being B18 5SJ. The procurement method used was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with the contract set to start on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2025. The total award value is £7,453.31, with key dates including the award date on 5th March 2025 and publication on 3rd April 2025.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for IT service providers skilled in software support, especially for those familiar with the Ulysses system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly attractive, given its competitive value and the potential for future collaborations with healthcare sector clients. Businesses specialising in IT maintenance and support packages can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the public healthcare sector by partnering with a prestigious institution like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support

Notice Description

Ulysses System Support for BSMHFT provided by Softcat PLC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af1ea90c-8fb6-4cb8-a01e-03f0f701513b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1efdb95-2739-40ca-b292-353d8592e4c7
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
£7,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,453 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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