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iPassport Maintenance Contract

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jun 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the iPassport Maintenance Contract for the subscription renewal and service maintenance of iPassport, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls within the healthcare services industry category and is managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. The procurement process was completed using a direct method below threshold without competition, aligning with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. The contract was signed on 1 May 2025 and is active, running from 2 May 2025 to 1 June 2026, with a gross value of £10,726.36 and a net value of £8,938.63.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software maintenance and repair services. It is suitable for firms that aim to expand their footprint in healthcare compliance systems. Genial Compliance Systems Ltd, classified as an SME and a VCSE, secured the contract, showcasing a potential niche for companies with similar profiles looking to support healthcare institutions. The direct procurement approach may appeal to businesses offering specialised services that align with public authority requirements without necessitating competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

iPassport Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Subscription renewal and Service Maintenance Contract for iPassport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029827-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,938 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu, Melisa CharlesAgwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENIAL COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS

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