Planning

Citywide Messaging - Market Engagement

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 09:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Citywide Messaging - Market Engagement" in the electronic message services industry. This initiative involves collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and is focused on the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This pre-market engagement is set to involve interested providers who must express interest by 16th February 2026 through the Atamis tender portal. The main procurement category is services, and the contract, worth approximately £340,000 net, has its planned execution from January 2027 to January 2029, with possibilities of extension up to January 2030.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic messaging services, particularly those catering to public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Engaging in this tender could provide a valuable platform for growth, expanding the providers’ reach within the public healthcare sector. By aligning with this project, businesses can leverage their expertise in digital communication to enhance public health communication efforts across Birmingham, potentially paving the way for further collaborations and market recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citywide Messaging - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement for Citywide Messaging. Any interested providers should submit an expression of interest via the tender portal by 16th February. Full details including the specification and pre market engagement brief can be found on the Atamis portal. All listed contract dates and durations are subject to confirmation following PME. Atamis portal can be accessed via - atamis-1928.my.site.com, please use reference C419247.

Planning Information

All providers who wish to be involved within PME to make expression of interest via atamis tender portal by 16th February 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008735-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64216100 - Electronic message services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B7 4BN
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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