Scope
Description
Midland Heart is looking for a high-quality solution, from reputable providers that deliver a service that is demonstrably focused around the needs of Midland Heart. Contractors are requested to study the specification documents "Schedules 1a & 1b" in detail and ensure that the specified requirements can be met, and an understanding of our requirements should be reflected in your Pricing.
Critically, our Procurement and Contract Management Solution should:
• Support the business with the full procurement and supply life cycle from pre-procurement to contract management and end of life
• Enable all users to simply and easily access and navigate the solution via single sign on
• Electronically tender in line with legislation and undertake Supplier communication electronically throughout all stages of procurement and contract management (including due diligence stages)
• Integrate with the Government's Central Digital Platform to publish required notices for compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Include a Contracts Register
• Have dashboard reporting capabilities for activities such as supplier performance, compliance reporting (e.g. are insurance documents up to date)
• Send reminders to Contract Managers and Suppliers regarding expired documents
• Enable Suppliers to self-serve
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
22 July 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 25% price, 75% quality |
Price |
Weighting description
25% price, 75% quality
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two stage process
Contracting authority
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
- Companies House: IP30069R
20 Bath Row
Birmingham
B15 1LZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government