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SAGE Datel Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:21

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16 Apr 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for the 'SAGE Datel Support' contract, focusing on the support and licences for Sage financial systems while transitioning to a new ERP system. Designated as a direct award, the process involves 'The Datel Group' as the supplier and spans from 29th April 2026 to 28th April 2027, with a renewal option extending to 2028. This project falls under the 'goods' category, with a gross award value of £216,000, and is situated within the West Midlands area, specifically Birmingham. The procurement stage is currently under award, with the pending milestone set for signature by 27th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software and ERP solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust support during transitions. Large-scale companies with expertise in this domain are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, leveraging their capacity for delivering seamless integration solutions and ongoing system maintenance. Companies interested in expanding within the healthcare sector or enhancing their portfolio in public authority contracts will find this tender particularly advantageous for establishing long-term relationships with prominent NHS organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAGE Datel Support

Notice Description

Direct Award required to cover cost for Datel support and licenses for Sage financial system. This is for continued support while transition to the Trust's new ERP system is undertaken.

Procurement Information

Due to unforeseen circumstances, ERP implementation has been delayed so an extension is required to ensure no gap in coverage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034637-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

THE DATEL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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