Tender

Provision of a Framework Contract Management Solution (Works & Professional Services)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 21:39

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a provider for a Framework Contract Management Solution across its Professional Services and Works frameworks, under an open procurement procedure. This tender focuses on software packages and information systems relevant to the public sector and is aimed at managing contracts for Transport and Highways. The tender period closes on 28th April 2026, with enquiries ending on 13th April 2026. The implementation is scheduled to start in July/August 2026, with a goal to go-live as soon as practicably possible. The contract is initially set for four years, with potential extensions, creating a maximum term of ten years. This tender is categorised under Goods and is managed electronically through Birmingham's Intend platform.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in contract management solutions tailored for local authorities, particularly those with expertise in supporting NEC4 contracts. Companies capable of delivering scalable, adaptable solutions that can align with Birmingham City Council's diverse contractual requirements will find significant growth potential. Businesses that excel in quality solution overviews, implementation, service delivery, and adherence to both functional and non-functional requirements, alongside demonstrating strong social value in their operations, are well-suited to compete. The contract value, set at £600,000 (gross £720,000), provides a lucrative long-term involvement with potential extensions aligning with Birmingham's infrastructure commitments.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Framework Contract Management Solution (Works & Professional Services)

Notice Description

Provision of a Contract Management solution capable of managing two BCC Frameworks for 1. Professional Services and 2. Works, on behalf of Transport and Highways. The Contract Management solution will onboard and manage contracts as services or works are called-off from each of the two Frameworks. The solution MUST be capable of providing support for NEC4 contracts with x, y & z clauses included. The implementation of the solution shall commence in July-August 2026 with a requirement to go-live as soon as practicable. The contract will be in force for a period of 4 years with an opportunity to extend by a further 4 years, then a further opportunity to extend by a further 2 years (a maximum of 10 years). Organisations with a track record and specialty in providing Works and Professional Services Contract Management solutions to local authorities, aligning and adapting their system to suit the diversity of contracts BCC will be engaged with via the Frameworks, are invited to participate in this opportunity. Further details of the requirement and for full instructions about how to respond to this opportunity can be found within the Document set via the Council's Intend Website. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be two consecutive extensions to align with the PS & Works Frameworks the solution will be supporting. The first extension option allows the contract to be extended for an additional 4 years, the second extension option by a further 2 years (4+4+2). Extensions are dependent on the extension of the Works & PS Frameworks the solution will be managing whereby the Frameworks' term is 3+3+2. The extended and the maximum terms for this contract allow call-off contracts to conclude following the expiration of the Frameworks at each break point.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030636-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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