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title: "BCHC Specops Password Protection Subscription"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BCHC Specops Password Protection Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f61f3f94-ca35-4fd7-81cb-2ea061a6df61

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a tender process for a Specops password protection subscription and support service under the software support services industry category. This procurement, directed at businesses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, concluded with an award on 31st October 2024, with the contract commencing on 30th November 2024 and lasting until 30th November 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with values ranging between GBP 25,000 and GBP 30,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software support services sector. The nature of the tender, which involves IT security and support for a prominent healthcare institution, suggests a good fit for businesses with expertise in cybersecurity solutions. The awarded contract to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, underlines the importance of having robust IT capabilities and the ability to meet strict service requirements, thereby encouraging businesses with similar qualifications to prepare for future opportunities.

## Notice

Specops password protection subscription and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af63366-6575-49fd-8d6c-79b9204d93d0 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,666 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af63366-6575-49fd-8d6c-79b9204d93d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af63366-6575-49fd-8d6c-79b9204d93d0
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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