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title: "Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub"
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# Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-564bfb22-f4ef-416d-adb9-8f0b3fb97914

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub. This contract falls under the data management services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded on 18 December 2024 and the contract period beginning on 1 January 2025, ending on 31 December 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender value of £85,205. The tender was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in developing and implementing data management solutions, particularly those focused on public sector services. SMEs in the digital and technology services sector could leverage their expertise to support Birmingham City Council's initiatives for nursery funding and family data management. As the procurement was awarded to Sentinel Partners Ltd, other companies in related fields might explore similar future opportunities to collaborate with local government authorities, enhancing their market presence and contributing to community-focused projects.

## Notice

Provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal Data Hub

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d807ca0e-c059-4b4a-8817-305fccfc2195 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,205 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENTINEL PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 22:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d807ca0e-c059-4b4a-8817-305fccfc2195

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d807ca0e-c059-4b4a-8817-305fccfc2195
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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