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Interphase Testing Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jul 2025 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved awarding a contract to BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD for an Interphase Testing Service. This service, crucial for interface testing between GHX and SAP for pharmacy ordering, falls under the 'goods' category involving software packages and information systems. Located in Birmingham, the procurement stage is at the 'award' and 'contract' phase, having been completed with a contract period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. This direct award, executed below the competitive threshold, was signed on 31 January 2025, with the contract details published on 3 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to healthcare settings, particularly those with expertise in interfacing systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and software development sectors could find this lucrative, especially those aligning with the specific needs of public sector bodies like NHS trusts. Moreover, companies looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare operational technology domain may find such contracts key to business growth, offering a platform to demonstrate capability and enhance reputation among public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interphase Testing Service

Notice Description

Interface testing service between GHX and SAP for pharmacy ordering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037045-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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