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BSOL Laboratory Information Management System

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) titled "BSOL Laboratory Information Management System." This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology services, specifically focusing on strategic review and planning services. Located in the West Midlands, the procurement process aims to implement a comprehensive pathology network-wide LIMS solution. Interested suppliers must engage with the process by 17:00 on Tuesday, 8th September 2026, which is the engagement end date. Currently, no further stages like Tender or Award have been reached, and the process is outlined to support the BSOL Pathology Network Strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, project management, and strategic review. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to contribute to a critical upgrade in the healthcare system's infrastructure. The strategic implementation of a LIMS solution will enhance future service transformation, providing an ideal opportunity for businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors to showcase their capabilities and expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSOL Laboratory Information Management System

Notice Description

BSOL is seeking to procure and implement a single, modern, Pathology network-wide LIMS solution that will support the delivery of its BSOL Pathology Network Strategy and provide a platform for future service transformation. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond by completing and attaching the following via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 17:00 on Tuesday 8th September 2026: 1. BSOL LIMS PME Market Engagement Questionnaire 2. Annex 1 - BSOL LIMS PME Feedback on Requirements 3. Annex 2 - BSOL LIMS PME Indicative Cost Schedule

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b06ccb-724a-488c-af8c-e5cc8edb258b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9a79a8-d03d-4393-adca-7038b6c0fc69
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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