Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Birmingham City University
6 Cardigan Street, Birmingham
Birmingham
B4 7BD
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
IT217 - Safety Application
Reference number
IT217
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48730000 - Security software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
IT217 Safety Application
Birmingham City University Estates Department requires a mobile solution to provide information using incident-based notification to users and the University. The Security team, within the Estates department, require functionality that allows centralised control to direct the entire University community during an incident without the need for fixed infrastructure. In support of improved emergency response and business continuity procedures. The University also requires a technical solution that interfaces with other local systems, in turn providing an increased level of support for the students.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £297,014
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48730000 - Security software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement process utilised a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework agreement. Framework title: Digital Marketplace, G-Cloud 14, ref: RM1557.14.
The search process was conducted, results reviewed, and an award decision made, resulting in a call-off contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Options exist and the University has the ability to extend the agreement, in line with the guidance of, and as permitted by, the framework agreement for call off agreements.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Call-off contract award from a framework agreement.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IT217
Title
Safety Application
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CriticalArc Ltd
Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton
WV10 9RU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08774900
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £297,014
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Birmingham City University
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom