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17 Jun 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Midland Heart Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for a Software Development Consultancy to support its digital transformation programme. The process, initiated as a tender, was conducted under a limited competition method, falling below the threshold. The procurement, titled "Software Development Consultancy," is categorised under services within the software consultancy domain. The awarded contract, identified as "Digital Transformation Support," was signed on 4th March 2026 and spans until 3rd March 2027. The award has been given to Hippo Digital Limited, a large supplier located in Leeds, with a project reach covering multiple regions across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy, particularly those capable of undertaking projects related to digital transformation and support. Companies with expertise in delivering digital solutions and maintaining invoice accuracy, on-time delivery, and low defect density would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The project’s value, set at £150,000, indicates a significant engagement, beneficial for firms looking to strengthen their portfolio in government contracts and establish long-term relationships with public sector authorities like Midland Heart Limited.

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Notice Title

Software Development Consultancy

Notice Description

To assist in the undertaking of a digital transformation programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
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
B15 1LZ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

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