Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)

Birmingham City Council is the buying organisation for the "Call off from Crown Commercial Services 'Vertical Application Solutions' framework agreement (RM6259)", focused on the Health Services industry within the West Midlands, UK. The tender process followed a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

85. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 16th April 2025 and the award announcement on 17th July 2025. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the software and solutions sector.

The project entails managing the Blue Badge Service, which involves enhancing operational processes from application receipt to approval. The call-off from the framework allows suppliers with proven expertise in vertical application solutions to contribute effectively. Businesses specialising in IT services, especially those experienced in public sector health solutions, are well-suited to compete in such opportunities, providing scope to establish or strengthen their foothold in the public procurement market.