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UHB BT Smart Messaging 25-26

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Sep 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "UHB BT Smart Messaging 25-26," was completed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls within the IT software package industry category and is geographically located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tendering phase concluding on 12th March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £66,780, is set to commence on 7th April 2025 and conclude on 6th April 2026. The buying organisation's contact is Andrew Gough, reachable via email for further inquiries about the contract.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for service-oriented businesses within the IT software sector, particularly those with a focus on scalable messaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract attractive given its suitability criteria, though it was awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, a large-scale supplier. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and with a capability to deliver software packages efficiently would be well-suited to similar future tender opportunities from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust or similar entities.

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Notice Title

UHB BT Smart Messaging 25-26

Notice Description

BT Smart Messaging 25-26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6e9e988-a568-4469-b067-b7d84d34fcb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7195e555-5b82-411c-aa70-4b64e35964d4
Current Stage
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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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,780 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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