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BCHC Allocate

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, centres around the acquisition of the "BCHC Allocate" software package, classified under the IT software package industry category. The tender, categorised under goods, utilises a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period ending on 26th May 2025 and the contract period spanning from 28th June 2025 to 27th June 2028. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, with the award effective from 27th June 2025.

Offering a significant business growth opportunity, this tender with a value exceeding one million GBP is tailored for SMEs, providing a lucrative occasion for those specialising in IT software solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering robust software packages that enhance the operational efficiencies of healthcare organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The alignment of such tenders with SMEs highlights an advantageous entry point for businesses aiming to engage with major public sector clients like NHS trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCHC Allocate

Notice Description

Allocate software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4f4a48a-2edf-47d9-a697-75094c1eb4bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c130ee90-b974-4379-9e12-5301c356ebba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,063,217 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 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
Andrew Gough
Contact Email
andrew.gough2@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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