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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 16:44

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has entered the Award stage of a procurement process for the provision of an Oracle ERP Solution, a comprehensive cloud-based tool designed to streamline and integrate core business functions such as finance, procurement, and supply chain operations. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to technical compatibility concerns and project continuity, as outlined under UK legislation 2023/54. This contract, valued at £231,777.50 (exclusive of taxes), has been signed on 22nd October 2025 and runs from 1st November 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement process culminated in an award to Oracle Corporation UK Limited, with the official procurement activity taking place in Birmingham, UK, where the Trust is headquartered.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large software providers focusing on enterprise resource planning systems, particularly those capable of offering seamless integration with existing infrastructures. Firms specialising in cloud-based enterprise solutions and strategic IT services are well-positioned to engage with similar procurement activities, especially where technical compatibility is a critical factor. Additionally, businesses with expertise in collaboration platforms that aid project continuity and provide value for money in public sector projects can leverage such opportunities for growth and competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Oracle ERP Solution

Notice Description

Notice to confirm a Direct Award has taken place via a Single Tender Waiver action for the duration of 11 months for the current/in use Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. The solution a comprehensive cloud-based suite designed to streamline and integrate core business functions; Finance, Procurement and supply chain operations.

Procurement Information

* Technical Compatibility: The Trust's existing ERP system is provided by Oracle. Procuring an alternative solution at this stage would result in incompatibility with current equipment and systems, risking disruption to essential financial and operational processes. * Project Continuity and Collaboration: The Trust is actively exploring collaborative working arrangements with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, including a shared ledger solution. However, this work will not conclude in time for the Trust to cancel the existing Oracle contract, tender and potentially transition to a new system (if an alternative awarded) . An extension is therefore required to maintain continuity while collaborative options are finalised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067962-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,777 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£231,777 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
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
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oracle Corporation UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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