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University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the tender process for upgrading its WebCenter on OCI, creating a procurement opportunity titled "University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5." Classified under the industry category of system, storage and content management software package, this procurement falls within the goods category. The tender was awarded to Fishbowl Solutions Inc, an SME based in the United States, after a below threshold procurement process. Located in Birmingham, the University acts as a sub-central government public authority and concluded the contract in April 2025. The contract commencement date was 29th April 2025, with its completion on 1st August 2025, and signed on 28th April 2025, with a total contract value of £118,240.70 GBP. The procurement is focused on delivering within the United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity highlights potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software package management, storage, and content management solutions. With the active involvement of Fishbowl Solutions Inc, businesses with expertise and innovative solutions in these sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement process underscores the demand for advanced system management solutions within academic institutions, presenting avenues for technology firms to expand their client bases in the UK public sector. Additionally, given its sub-central governmental classification, businesses experienced with public authority clients and compliance might find further opportunities for collaboration with institutions like the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5

Notice Description

University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066101
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019000-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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

FISHBOWL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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