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Softology Renewal

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Softology Renewal" involves a Document Management Solution for Sage, falling under the industry category of document management software. The procurement method employed was direct, below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £22,952.84 gross and running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, was awarded to Softology Limited, a large enterprise based in Stockport. The current stage of this procurement is the Award stage, with all processes complete as of 3rd November 2025, the date of publication for the contract details.

This tender presents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in document management solutions, particularly those able to provide software packages that integrate with Sage systems. While the procurement was conducted directly, similar opportunities can benefit companies that are well-prepared to offer competitive offerings in quality and efficiency. Understanding the requirements of public authority buyers, like NHS trusts, can be advantageous for future proposals, especially for firms looking to expand their presence in the public sector or enhance their portfolios through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Softology Renewal

Notice Description

Document Management Solution for Sage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070436-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,127 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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

SOFTOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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