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title: "Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a892"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a892

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves the project titled "IQM (previously Q-Pulse) Migration & Upgrade project - Pathology." This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Situated in Birmingham, the process is at the Award stage, with an active status. The procurement, completed on 29th May 2026, involved a direct method below the competition threshold, ensuring a straightforward transition and upgrade of the quality management services provided by Ideagen Technology Ltd. The contract starts on 1st June 2026 and has the potential for a 12-month extension, indicating long-term engagement opportunities for the supplier.

For businesses, particularly large-scale entities within the software and information systems realm, this tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth through public sector partnerships. Companies that specialise in healthcare technology solutions or have a strong track record in quality management systems would be well-positioned to contribute and benefit from similar projects in the future. The use of the G-Cloud 14 framework highlights the importance of familiarity with government digital procurement platforms, which could offer further collaborating prospects in similar projects across different regions.

## Notice

This service relates to the Ideagen Quality Management Professional Plus (Q-Pulse) service by Ideagen. They have created a mandated upgrade to their service, which requires continution of our current service, upgrade and transition fees, and provision for the new service IMPORTANT - Procured via G -Cloud 14 framework. OCID - ocds-h6vhtk-069479. Atamis having error recognising correct OCID no. so not listed as a framework order otherwise the notice cannot be released.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050716-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,336 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| 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 | IDEAGEN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 10:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050716-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050716-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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