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Provision of Robotic Process Automation Tools

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a Robotic Process Automation software package. Classified under the CPV code 48000000, this contract falls within the "Software package and information systems" category. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom, the contract was initially open until 22nd December 2025, with the award made on 23rd January 2026. The contract period extends from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. Insight Direct UK Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the contract valued at £311,507.50.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses willing to supply software tools in robotic process automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this contract advantageous. Engaging with Birmingham City Council through such contracts could significantly aid in business development and scalability, given the extensive reach and demand in the public sector for innovative software solutions. Companies already within or looking to expand into the West Midlands would be ideally positioned to capitalise on such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Robotic Process Automation Tools

Notice Description

For the provision of a software package for Robotic Process Automation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2d97d98-055a-48dc-8e35-a88f35ae34e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a372622-fa7b-42f6-a029-bf4828ac17e7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,507 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£311,507 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

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