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title: "Opkey"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cdaad05-0390-48d2-862b-ec411abaf4f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Opkey

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cdaad05-0390-48d2-862b-ec411abaf4f3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Birmingham City Council, concerning the project titled 'Opkey', primarily falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage as of 15th June 2026. This tender relates to goods, including services, licences, training, and support, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement is valued at £165,207.16 and involves services to be delivered at Birmingham, with the postal code B1 1BB. The award was given to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those capable of handling significant contracts related to software systems, to engage with public sector needs. While this particular tender has been awarded to a large supplier, similar tenders may present opportunities for both large corporations and those aiming to scale up their operations. Businesses specialising in software package development, IT solutions, and support services should find such tenders attractive for business growth, especially those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Opkey services, licences, training and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a490ad2-e703-4555-a819-d63779d48592 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,207 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,207 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a490ad2-e703-4555-a819-d63779d48592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a490ad2-e703-4555-a819-d63779d48592
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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