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UHB/ BSOL ICS Integrated Patient Pathway

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 17:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 14:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "UHB/ BSOL ICS Integrated Patient Pathway" is being led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The main industry category for this tender falls under software packages and information systems, specifically focusing on developing a single, integrated digital pathway platform. The procurement was at an advanced stage, with the tender process initially active and set to conclude with the award stage projected for 21 January 2026. However, the award was ultimately cancelled as of 8 December 2025 due to material changes required for NHSE funding that did not comply with procurement rules. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, inviting tenders until 27 October 2025, with a significant budget of GBP 2,000,000 gross.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, particularly those focusing on integrated digital pathway platforms. Companies offering software systems that can streamline patient management, enhance care efficiency, and reduce health disparities would find this tender particularly pertinent. The contract period is substantial, initially set for four years with the possibility of extensions, potentially offering long-term business growth for successful bidders. Small and medium enterprises are deemed suitable, providing an inclusive opportunity for growth across business sizes. Despite the current cancellation, businesses in the specified industry should anticipate potential re-tenders or revised opportunities in the future, aiming to meet NHSE funding requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB/ BSOL ICS Integrated Patient Pathway

Notice Description

Birmingham and Solihull ICS (BSol ICB) has a registered population of over 1.6 million people supported in primary care by 176 GP Practices/Practice Groups across five localities in Birmingham and one in Solihull. The key acute providers comprise: * University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust * Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust * The Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust * Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust * Birmingham and Solihull Mental NHS Foundation Trust * Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is now one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England treating more than 2.2 million patients each year from a regional, national, and international population. Further information can be obtained from https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/ The Trust is made up of the following; * Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) * Birmingham Heartlands Hospital * Good Hope Hospital * Solihull Hospital * Solihull Community Services * Birmingham Chest Clinic * Along with a number of satellite units, allowing patients to be treated closer to home In addition, a range of multi-specialty independent sector providers operate under ICB contracts across the 6 localities. Currently, patient pathways across primary, community and secondary care are fragmented, with multiple manual processes for referrals, results handling, and patient communication. This creates inefficiencies, clinical variation, and a lack of patient visibility, all of which contribute to poorer outcomes and health inequalities. To address this, UHB is system lead on the procurement of a single, integrated digital pathway platform integrated within primary care to: * Deliver evidence-based care consistently across multiple specialities. * Improve efficiency and reduce the risk of error and unwarranted variation delivering care to the patient in the most appropriate setting, first time. * Facilitate patient choice and engagement, ensuring referrals are directed to the right clinic at the right time. * Improve quality of care, reduce health inequalities, and give patients visibility and involvement throughout their journey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contracting Authority proposes to enter into Contract(s) for a maximum period of 10 years with the successful Tenderer(s). The initial contract term shall be 4 years with the potential for six 12 month Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract. The Initial Term will be subject to a review period prior to the commencement of Year 3.

Planning Information

Pre-Market was already conducted under PCR 15 and was concluded on 31st October 2024 PIN Details: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032482-2024 2024/S 000-032482

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a274
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080728-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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