Planning

BCC Software Framework

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 21:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process, aiming to establish a Software Framework for the provision of software licences and associated support services. The tender falls under the industry category of software-related services, classified under CPV code 72260000. The procurement process is marked as planned, with a contract period expected to span from August 2025 to July 2033. Key dates include a future notice release on 1 June 2025. The total estimated value of the procurement is £9,600,000, with a net value of £8,000,000, and it will take place in the UK region of UKG31.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software services, particularly those capable of providing licences and support services. The procurement method prioritises SMEs, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Companies with experience in software licensing and relevant support services should find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity, which could culminate in substantial business growth over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCC Software Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Software Licences and Associated Support Services - supply of licences (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027231-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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