---
title: "University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066101"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066101

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the tender process for upgrading its WebCenter on OCI, creating a procurement opportunity titled "University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5." Classified under the industry category of system, storage and content management software package, this procurement falls within the goods category. The tender was awarded to Fishbowl Solutions Inc, an SME based in the United States, after a below threshold procurement process. Located in Birmingham, the University acts as a sub-central government public authority and concluded the contract in April 2025. The contract commencement date was 29th April 2025, with its completion on 1st August 2025, and signed on 28th April 2025, with a total contract value of £118,240.70 GBP. The procurement is focused on delivering within the United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity highlights potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software package management, storage, and content management solutions. With the active involvement of Fishbowl Solutions Inc, businesses with expertise and innovative solutions in these sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement process underscores the demand for advanced system management solutions within academic institutions, presenting avenues for technology firms to expand their client bases in the UK public sector. Additionally, given its sub-central governmental classification, businesses experienced with public authority clients and compliance might find further opportunities for collaboration with institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

University of Birmingham WebCenter Upgrade on OCI SOW Rev5, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019000-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| 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 | FISHBOWL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019000-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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