Replacement of West Midlands Children's Placement Portal by NEC Software Solutions UK Limited
Birmingham City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedReplacement of West Midlands Children's Placement Portal by NEC Software Solutions UK Limited
Awarded 19 Apr 2023
Awarded19 Apr 2023
Value£999,350.00
AgencyBirmingham City Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 2y 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 19 Apr 2023Expired 18 Apr 2024
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Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited for the replacement of the West Midlands Children's Placement Portal, used by all fourteen West Midlands authorities and Children's Trusts to broker and secure residential, fostering, and supported accommodation placements.
The contract, valued at AUD 999,350, covers the design and implementation of a new solution, with Birmingham Children's Trust acting as the lead organisation.
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