---
title: "Interphase Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055825"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-03"
---

# Interphase Testing Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055825

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## Summary

The contract process initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved awarding a contract to BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES LTD for an Interphase Testing Service. This service, crucial for interface testing between GHX and SAP for pharmacy ordering, falls under the 'goods' category involving software packages and information systems. Located in Birmingham, the procurement stage is at the 'award' and 'contract' phase, having been completed with a contract period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. This direct award, executed below the competitive threshold, was signed on 31 January 2025, with the contract details published on 3 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored to healthcare settings, particularly those with expertise in interfacing systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and software development sectors could find this lucrative, especially those aligning with the specific needs of public sector bodies like NHS trusts. Moreover, companies looking to expand their footprint within the healthcare operational technology domain may find such contracts key to business growth, offering a platform to demonstrate capability and enhance reputation among public authorities.

## Notice

Interface testing service between GHX and SAP for pharmacy ordering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037045-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,725 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037045-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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