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title: "UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME"
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# UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cb85650-4e9c-48c1-be67-9a122b1198c3

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the "UHB WMSDE Digital Histology Annotation - PME" project, catering to the software-related services category. This planning stage tender is significant for the research capabilities within the West Midlands Secure Data Environment (WMSDE). The process addresses locations within the West Midlands, specifically targeting services delivery in the B15 2GW postal code. An engagement milestone is set, with the deadline for supplier participation on 31st March 2025. Interested suppliers must respond to the market engagement exercise by 14:00 on the same date via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those specialising in digital histology and healthcare research technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a unique avenue for growth through collaboration with a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers that can offer innovative digital solutions to support extensive research and healthcare services within a secure environment are well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering business development and potential long-term partnerships with the Trust.

## Notice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in England and the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Chest Clinic, Good Hope Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and various Community Services. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. As an NHS organisation, UHB will see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites UHB currently employs over 20,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. The requirement is for a Digital Histology Annotation Process to be implemented to support research taking place within the West Midlands Secure Data Environment (WMSDE) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) . Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 14:00 on Monday 31st March 2025. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search for C341035

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2138ba-baac-446c-aad1-55299d961754 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2138ba-baac-446c-aad1-55299d961754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2138ba-baac-446c-aad1-55299d961754
  21st February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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