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UptoDate Database Software Subscription

Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Headquarters

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust recently completed a procurement process for an UpToDate Database Software Subscription, under the direct award method. Managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, this award falls within the 'services' category and is particularly focused on IT services such as consulting and software support. This procurement process, without competition and below the threshold, resulted in an active contract from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2026 with a gross value of £36,750. The main supplier is UpToDate - Wolters Kluwer UK, a recognised small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Surrey, playing a crucial role as a supplier under this tender. The legal basis for this tender aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates excellent opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the IT services and software development sectors who can provide tailored and innovative solutions to enhance healthcare service delivery. Businesses specialising in medical informatics or healthcare software development have notable potential to leverage similar procurement opportunities in the future, especially within NHS trusts and integrated care systems. Collaborations with entities like the Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, known for their significant roles in central government healthcare provisions, can be a vital step for business growth and establishing long-term partnerships in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UptoDate Database Software Subscription

Notice Description

UpToDate is widely recognized for its comprehensive, continuously updated medical content and is utilized by clinicians globally to inform patient care decisions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042274-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 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
Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust Headquarters
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Postcode Area
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UpToDate - Wolters Kluwer UK

Further Information

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