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Waiver - UHB_HGS - Accuris Ltd - Company Portal Annual Renewal Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct award for subscription services related to the annual renewal of an online software portal by Accuris Ltd. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and will end on 1st July 2026. Initiated as a service without competition due to its value falling below the threshold, this process is currently at the award stage and has been completed. The procurement method was direct, characterised by a waiver due to specific circumstances or needs of the Trust. The contract is valued at £19,342.68 gross, providing essential software services to support operational activities within the healthcare industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription and software services to understand how public organisations like the NHS Foundation Trust navigate procurement processes. Although this particular contract did not involve competition, it can serve as a strategic insight for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) aiming to position themselves for future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in IT services or subscription-based models may find similar procurements beneficial, as they provide access to working with major public sector clients like healthcare trusts, indicating potential for growth in services tailored to healthcare operational needs.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - Accuris Ltd - Company Portal Annual Renewal Service

Notice Description

This service relates to the company portal online software annual renewal by Accuris Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,118 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
B15 2WB
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

ACCURIS/ALLIUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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