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IT217 - Safety Application

Birmingham City University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham City University

Buyer Address: 6 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, UKG31, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@bcu.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
297014.0 GBP
Published
30 Nov 2025, 19:45
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48730000 - Security software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CriticalArc Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 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.

Contracts

Contract Title: Safety Application

Awards

Award Title: Safety Application

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