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title: "Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89aad3ae-b5a1-497f-9874-6830bad74137

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub" has reached the award stage, overseen by Birmingham City Council, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, with Sentinel Partners Limited being the successful supplier. The total contract value is £85,034, and the delivery location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in software development and information systems services would be particularly well-aligned to compete in this sector. Engaging in such a contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and provide broader sector engagement due to the importance and scale of the project. With Birmingham City Council as the buying authority, successful bidders have the potential to foster long-lasting relationships with a major public sector entity in the UK.

## Notice

The provision of Nursery Entitlement Funding (NEF) Portal & 'Think Families' Data Management Hub

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55b12dd-85ed-41d1-963c-8a1c1a32798d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,034 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55b12dd-85ed-41d1-963c-8a1c1a32798d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55b12dd-85ed-41d1-963c-8a1c1a32798d
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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