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ProfilerLive to help transform staff training at Black Country Pathology Service

Posted on 27 August 2025 - 15:15 by

Bramble Hub, with our partner ProfilerLive, has successfully secured a contract for the digital transformation of staff training and competency at Black Country Pathology Service (BCPS). ProfilerLive will deliver the entire solution end-to-end.

BCPS is a pathology network operating across four NHS trusts in the West Midlands. The system will digitise and optimise training across the sites of the four trusts, supporting 550+ users and future-proofing workforce development through advanced content and cutting-edge technology.

This contract was awarded via Crown Commercial Service’s Vertical Application Solutions framework (VAS).

Formic wins again at East of England Ambulance Service

Posted on 27 August 2025 - 10:44 by

Bramble Hub, and our partner Formic, have secured a project win with the East of England Ambulance Service (EoEAS) through the Cyber Security Services 3 framework. The engagement will see EoEAS’s legacy patient care record databases migrated to a secure, cloud-hosted solution, to be managed by Formic.

Formic has been a provider to EoEAS for over a decade, and provides evidence-based quality improvement solutions to over 40 NHS Trusts and UK healthcare organisations.

Leeds City Council chooses TrueNorth for Microsoft development project

Posted on 26 August 2025 - 13:05 by

Bramble Hub, and our partner TrueNorth IT, have been awarded a software development project by Leeds City Council, under Crown Commercial Service’s Back Office Software 2 Framework (RM6285).

The contract involves the agile delivery of software using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

TrueNorth specialises in designing and implementing cloud-based IT systems for public sector clients using Microsoft technologies.

Bramble Hub and Pact Solutions Secure First Joint Contract with Birmingham City University

Posted on 19 August 2025 - 17:08 by

Bramble Hub and our partner Pact Solutions are proud to announce our first joint contract win. We have been chosen by Birmingham City University (BCU) to deliver enhancements to the university’s Student Information Tracking System (SITS).

Pact Solutions, who specialise in digital transformation for higher education, will manage and support the system during the contract, which runs until June 2028.

The contract was awarded under the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) framework.

ProfilerLive Training Solution Chosen by North West Genomic Laboratory Hub

Posted on 19 August 2025 - 15:09 by

Bramble Hub and our partner ProfilerLive have been awarded a contract with the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, which runs until 2030, was awarded under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Cloud Solutions 2 framework.

Under this agreement, ProfilerLive will be deployed and supported for the Trust. ProfilerLive is a SaaS-based technology that digitises the process of staff training and competency assessment. These capabilities are tailored to help healthcare staff optimise their training pathways and maintain compliance across the organisation.

Under our thin-prime business model, project delivery will be subcontracted to ProfilerLive, ensuring that the customer receives their deep domain expertise and sector-leading support throughout the duration of the contract. The Cloud Solutions 2 Framework continues to enable NHS organisations to access digital transformation services quickly and compliantly.

Cyber Security Services 3 Framework Extended to 2029

Posted on 18 August 2025 - 13:53 by

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has officially extended the Cyber Security Services 3 framework by two years, moving its end date back to 13 February 2029. This extension ensures that public sector organisations across the UK can continue to procure a wide range of cyber security services.

As a supplier on the framework, Bramble Hub will continue to offer our partners’ cyber security solutions to government departments and the wider public sector throughout this extended period.

Fenland chooses electoral management software from Democracy Counts

Posted on 23 July 2025 - 11:36 by

Bramble Hub, and our partner Democracy Counts, have won a contract to provide electoral management software to Fenland District Council.

Delivering digital democracy: what’s included

Under the contract, Democracy Counts will supply and support the Elector8 electoral management system, with the goal of providing secure, efficient, and compliant election administration for the Council.

The solution will include Elector8 licenses, as well as support, software updates and monthly progress reporting. Elector8 is designed to streamline voter registration and support local authorities in election management and ensuring compliance with mandatory electoral processes.

About Fenland District

The Council is responsible for an extremely flat area of Cambridgeshire with a population of around 100,000 people.

The power of the framework

This award was made via the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework, specifically designed to streamline public sector procurement of specialist software.

Bramble Hub appointed as supplier on new CCS audit & assurance framework

Posted on 22 July 2025 - 16:42 by

Bramble Hub is pleased to announce our latest appointment as a supplier on a major public sector framework, further cementing our position as a trusted supplier to public sector organisations across the UK. The new framework, Audit & Assurance Services Two from Crown Commercial Service, means that we currently work as a thin-prime supplier on 19 public sector procurement frameworks.

Providing access to assurance and audit services

This framework appointment allows Bramble Hub to offer a comprehensive suite of assurance-related services from our network of partners, building on our established thin-prime model. A number of our partners, including ZR Consultants, have expertise in this field.

Proven track record in public sector frameworks

Bramble Hub’s appointment on this new framework builds upon almost two decades of successful participation in public sector procurement. Our current roster of 19 frameworks ensures that public sector bodies have ready access to top-tier consultancy, audit, assurance, and digital transformation services from Bramble Hub’s carefully selected network of partners.

By continuously expanding our framework presence and forging strong partnerships, Bramble Hub empowers public sector clients to access specialist SME suppliers via a straightforward procurement route.

Visit the A&AS2 framework page for more information.

Bramble Hub and The Knowledge Group win Network Rail project

Posted on 21 July 2025 - 09:48 by

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has awarded Bramble Hub, and our partner The Knowledge Group Services Limited (tkg), a contract for a partnership assessment project.

The contract covers a comprehensive partnership assessment aimed at strengthening Network Rail’s supplier relationships and contract management. The Knowledge Group will deliver a series of work packages, with the aim of identifying performance and cost improvements, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver clear, data-driven reports to support Network Rail’s commercial and governance objectives.

In line with Bramble Hub’s thin-prime model, all work will be delivered by tkg as Bramble Hub’s subcontractor.

The deal was awarded under the Crown Commercial Service’s RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3).

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