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UHB Managed Digital Content Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UHB Managed Digital Content Service" is being undertaken by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. The focus is on acquiring a Managed Digital Content Service to enhance services for Trust Intranet Users. This opportunity, categorised under advertising and marketing services, is located in Birmingham, within the UKG31 region. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement has significant dates, including a market engagement exercise due on 23rd July 2026. Suppliers interested in participating should respond via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal by the specified date. The intended contract period is anticipated to start on 1st December 2026 and end on 30th November 2029, with potential extensions up to November 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in digital content services, particularly those offering tailored solutions for complex organisational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability specified. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement, allowing suppliers to express interest and understand the requirements outlined by the NHS Trust. Businesses that can deliver high-quality digital content management solutions, enhancing internal communication and operational efficiency, are well-positioned to thrive through participation in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Managed Digital Content Service

Notice Description

This procurement activity is hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the "Authority"), for the requirement of a Managed Digital Content Service for Trust Intranet Users.

Planning Information

Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement are requested to review/respond to the requirements, as detailed in the Briefing Note Document via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis). https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search for project C458042. To View documents please register interest and then navigate "My Proposals and quotes".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064744-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 2GW
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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