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title: "BCHC Allocate"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4f4a48a-2edf-47d9-a697-75094c1eb4bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-06"
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# BCHC Allocate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4f4a48a-2edf-47d9-a697-75094c1eb4bb

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, centres around the acquisition of the "BCHC Allocate" software package, classified under the IT software package industry category. The tender, categorised under goods, utilises a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement took place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period ending on 26th May 2025 and the contract period spanning from 28th June 2025 to 27th June 2028. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, with the award effective from 27th June 2025.

Offering a significant business growth opportunity, this tender with a value exceeding one million GBP is tailored for SMEs, providing a lucrative occasion for those specialising in IT software solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering robust software packages that enhance the operational efficiencies of healthcare organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The alignment of such tenders with SMEs highlights an advantageous entry point for businesses aiming to engage with major public sector clients like NHS trusts.

## Notice

Allocate software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c130ee90-b974-4379-9e12-5301c356ebba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,063,217 |
| 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

- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c130ee90-b974-4379-9e12-5301c356ebba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c130ee90-b974-4379-9e12-5301c356ebba
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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