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Development of Case management software and Data Warehouse

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the development of case management software and a data warehouse aimed at anti-crime and safeguarding purposes. This tender, classified under software-related services (CPV code: 72260000), was conducted under a 'limited' procurement method, indicating an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This adjustment was necessary due to unforeseen circumstances concerning project scope and internal capacity. The contract, valued at £202,000, is primarily intended for services located in the West Midlands (UKG), and spans from December 2026 to December 2027. The awarded supplier is SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT support, particularly those capable of providing ongoing application and database support. Companies with a robust capacity for adapting to changing project requirements could find success with procurements of this nature. Moreover, local or regional IT service providers within the West Midlands might benefit from the proximity and engagement with Birmingham City Council, a prominent regional authority. This project underscores the potential for sustained business relationships and contract modifications in response to evolving project needs.

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Notice Title

Development of Case management software and Data Warehouse

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice and is intended to provide notice of the Contracting Authority's intention to increase the value of an existing below threshold contract for software development for Case management software and Data Warehouse anti-crime and safeguarding purposes along with additional time for ongoing support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to modify a below threshold with Simpsons by PS50k taking the total contract value to PS202k. The initial contract value was for application development and 12 months support. Some problems were encountered with the development meaning the contract value has increased along with additional time for on going support for the application and database. The Authority does not have the expertise/resource to take on the support role, so at least in the medium term its very likely Simpsons will need to provide support from Dec 26 to Dec 27.

Procurement Information

This was ordinarily let as a below threshold contract however due to unforeseeable circumstances around scope and in house capacity to support the project the actual value of the contract has increased.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

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