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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

29 May 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves the project titled "IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology." This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Situated in Birmingham, the process is at the Award stage, with an active status. The procurement, completed on 29th May 2026, involved a direct method below the competition threshold, ensuring a straightforward transition and upgrade of the quality management services provided by Ideagen Technology Ltd. The contract starts on 1st June 2026 and has the potential for a 12-month extension, indicating long-term engagement opportunities for the supplier.

For businesses, particularly large-scale entities within the software and information systems realm, this tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth through public sector partnerships. Companies that specialise in healthcare technology solutions or have a strong track record in quality management systems would be well-positioned to contribute and benefit from similar projects in the future. The use of the G-Cloud 14 framework highlights the importance of familiarity with government digital procurement platforms, which could offer further collaborating prospects in similar projects across different regions.

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Notice Title

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology

Notice Description

This service relates to the Ideagen Quality Management Professional Plus (Q-Pulse) service by Ideagen. They have created a mandated upgrade to their service, which requires continution of our current service, upgrade and transition fees, and provision for the new service IMPORTANT - Procured via G -Cloud 14 framework. OCID - ocds-h6vhtk-069479. Atamis having error recognising correct OCID no. so not listed as a framework order otherwise the notice cannot be released.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050716-2026
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
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,336 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B4 6NH
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

IDEAGEN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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