Scope
Description
Birmingham and Solihull ICS (BSol ICB) has a registered population of over 1.6 million people supported in primary care by 176 GP Practices/Practice Groups across five localities in Birmingham and one in Solihull.
The key acute providers comprise:
• University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
• Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust
• The Royal Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust
• Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Birmingham and Solihull Mental NHS Foundation Trust
• Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is now one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England treating more than 2.2 million patients each year from a regional, national, and international population. Further information can be obtained from https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
The Trust is made up of the following;
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB)
• Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
• Good Hope Hospital
• Solihull Hospital
• Solihull Community Services
• Birmingham Chest Clinic
• Along with a number of satellite units, allowing patients to be treated closer to home
In addition, a range of multi-specialty independent sector providers operate under ICB contracts across the 6 localities.
Currently, patient pathways across primary, community and secondary care are fragmented, with multiple manual processes for referrals, results handling, and patient communication. This creates inefficiencies, clinical variation, and a lack of patient visibility, all of which contribute to poorer outcomes and health inequalities.
To address this, UHB is system lead on the procurement of a single, integrated digital pathway platform integrated within primary care to:
• Deliver evidence-based care consistently across multiple specialities.
• Improve efficiency and reduce the risk of error and unwarranted variation delivering care to the patient in the most appropriate setting, first time.
• Facilitate patient choice and engagement, ensuring referrals are directed to the right clinic at the right time.
• Improve quality of care, reduce health inequalities, and give patients visibility and involvement throughout their journey.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,666,666.67 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2030
- Possible extension to 1 February 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contracting Authority proposes to enter into Contract(s) for a maximum period of 10 years with the successful Tenderer(s).
The initial contract term shall be 4 years with the potential for six 12 month Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.
The Initial Term will be subject to a review period prior to the commencement of Year 3.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which can be found on Atamis
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which can be found on Atamis
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Please search 'C390950', and then click 'Register Interest'. Once registered, please navigate to the homepage and click 'My Proposals and Quotes'.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20.00% |
| Presentation | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
The Contracting Authority will pay correctly addressed, valid and undisputed invoices within 30 days of the day on which the invoice is received or, if later, the day on which the payment falls due in accordance with the invoice in accordance with and subject to the requirements of the Contract. Service Providers to the Contracting Authority must ensure comparable payment provisions apply to the payment of their sub-contractors and the sub-contractors of their sub-contractors. General requirements for an invoice for the Contracting Authority include:
• Supplier Invoice number
• A description of the good/services supplied is included.
• The Contracting Authority's reference number/Purchase Order number is included.
• It must be sent and addressed to :
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, PO Box
16967, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 6TT
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVL-6877-BXXV
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government