Award

Waiver - BCHC - Better Brand Agency Ltd - IT Software

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 12:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process involving the provision of IT software by Better Brand Agency Ltd. This procurement activity was coordinated through the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. The tender, titled "Waiver - BCHC - Better Brand Agency Ltd - IT Software," fell within the category of goods, specifically an IT software package, and was conducted under a direct procurement method without competition, thanks to its below-threshold nature. The contract was signed on 6th April 2026 and is set to last until 6th April 2027, with a total value of £34,000 (gross). The procurement process is centred in Birmingham, UKG31, highlighting strategic collaborations within the UK’s central government public authorities.

This contract provides promising opportunities for businesses operating in the IT software industry, particularly those providing niche and specialised software solutions. The focus on a direct procurement method without competition suggests opportunities for companies able to quickly respond to specialised requests. Large enterprises, like Better Brand Agency Ltd, are well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, especially those already equipped to support public sector clients with specific technological needs. The partnership with a reputable NHS Trust can bolster a company's portfolio and unveil further engagements within the health sector of the UK.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BCHC - Better Brand Agency Ltd - IT Software

Notice Description

This service relates to the Steady on Your Feet - IT software provision by Better Brand Agency Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 6-12 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
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER BRAND AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7af-2026-05-28T13:30:25+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-28T13:30:25+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7af",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLVW-7764-XPRN",
            "name": "Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLVW-7764-XPRN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Priestley Wharf, Holt Street",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B7 4BN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Melisa Charlesagwu",
                "email": "bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWVL-6877-BXXV",
            "name": "University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWVL-6877-BXXV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B15 2GW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Melisa Charlesagwu",
                "email": "bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust host the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative, a shared procurement service acting on behalf of multiple Trusts within the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System.",
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-182376",
            "name": "Better Brand Agency Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "86-90 Paul Street London",
                "locality": "EC2A 4NE",
                "postalCode": "EC2A 4NE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "london@better.agency"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLVW-7764-XPRN",
        "name": "Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7af",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Waiver - BCHC - Better Brand Agency Ltd - IT Software",
        "description": "This service relates to the Steady on Your Feet - IT software provision by Better Brand Agency Ltd",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-182376",
                    "name": "Better Brand Agency Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48517000",
                            "description": "IT software package"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Waiver - BCHC - Better Brand Agency Ltd - IT Software",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-07T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-04-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 34000,
                "amount": 28333.33,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "050317-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050317-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-28T13:30:25+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}