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title: "BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af1ea90c-8fb6-4cb8-a01e-03f0f701513b

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the BSMHFT - Ulysses System Support. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC for IT software package support, specifically focusing on the Ulysses System Support. This procurement falls under the services category within the IT industry. The contract location is in the West Midlands, UK, with the main delivery address postal code being B18 5SJ. The procurement method used was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with the contract set to start on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2025. The total award value is £7,453.31, with key dates including the award date on 5th March 2025 and publication on 3rd April 2025.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for IT service providers skilled in software support, especially for those familiar with the Ulysses system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly attractive, given its competitive value and the potential for future collaborations with healthcare sector clients. Businesses specialising in IT maintenance and support packages can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the public healthcare sector by partnering with a prestigious institution like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Ulysses System Support for BSMHFT provided by Softcat PLC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1efdb95-2739-40ca-b292-353d8592e4c7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,453 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1efdb95-2739-40ca-b292-353d8592e4c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1efdb95-2739-40ca-b292-353d8592e4c7
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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