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Provision of a hosted Corporate Gazetteer Software

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a hosted Corporate Gazetteer Software titled "Provision of IDOX Symphony." This software is a suite of integrated cloud-based tools designed to streamline document management, collaboration, and communication processes. The contract, classified under "Document management system," will serve the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, issued as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30 April 2024, with the contract running from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £74,204.28 GBP, was published on 8 April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the document management and software sector, especially those with expertise in cloud-based technology solutions. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient document management systems will likely benefit from this project. Birmingham City Council is looking to enhance their digital and technology services, providing a significant growth opportunity for suppliers to expand their market presence in the public sector. Large companies like Idox, which won the contract, demonstrate the kind of business well-suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of a hosted Corporate Gazetteer Software

Notice Description

Provision of IDOX Symphony - A suite of integrated cloud-based tools designed to streamline document management, collaboration, and communication processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd989d9c-2b3e-42b3-8578-4ea345e644cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9addde2-b14d-4c58-add0-35aba40d8219
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,204 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IDOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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