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title: "Provision of a ColumbusCare Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13264117-3f3f-4329-bdb1-376c7adf09fb"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-03-29"
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# Provision of a ColumbusCare Agreement

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13264117-3f3f-4329-bdb1-376c7adf09fb

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a ColumbusCare Agreement". This contract, valued at £39,249, falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold, with a tender period that ended on 25th March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 26th March 2018 and will run until 25th March 2019, with operations transitioning to a steady state at go-live.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to provide IT support and consulting services, especially those proficient in ERP system management and maintenance. Companies with expertise in software development and a focus on enterprise solutions would be well-positioned to engage, particularly those that can offer reliable post-deployment support. This is an ideal avenue for large-scale IT service providers aiming to expand their operations in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

The HTRC ERP system has been configured and deployed by Columbus UK over the last 2.5 years. The project transitions to steady state at go-live on 26th March. It is necessary to procure go-live support from the system developer for at least the first year of operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c00b2038-57a5-4c42-abe8-d9b38380869c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,249 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLUMBUS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c00b2038-57a5-4c42-abe8-d9b38380869c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c00b2038-57a5-4c42-abe8-d9b38380869c
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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