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.
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.
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.
The Crown Commercial Service has extended the two G-Cloud 14 frameworks (Lots 1-3 and Lot 4) by six months, meaning they will now run until 28 October 2026. This applies to all lots, covering cloud hosting, software, support and complex cloud migration services.
Crown Commercial Service confirmed that G-Cloud 14, originally scheduled to end on 28 April 2026, will continue in place until 28 October 2026 following a six‑month extension.
The extension is intended to give additional time to complete procurement and transition to the next iteration, G-Cloud 15, without disrupting ongoing or planned call-off contracts. Official notices indicate that the additional period will be used to finalise the new framework while maintaining continuity of access to cloud services across central and local government, health, education and wider public sector bodies.
The extension applies to Lots 1-3 (cloud hosting, software and support) and Lot 4, which focuses on major or complex cloud migration projects. Existing value envelopes of up to £6.5 billion for Lots 1-3 and £1 billion for Lot 4 remain in place, with recent notices indicating additional headroom of up to £1.65 billion across the extended term.
For public sector buyers, the decision means they can continue to use established G-Cloud 14 catalogues and call-off arrangements for cloud procurement through to October 2026, avoiding the need for short-term alternative routes. For suppliers, including Bramble Hub and partners, the extension provides a longer timescale to deliver existing services and plan for G-Cloud 15.
Bramble Hub, and our partner Democracy Counts, have won a contract to provide electoral management software to Fenland District Council.
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.
The Council is responsible for an extremely flat area of Cambridgeshire with a population of around 100,000 people.
This award was made via the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework, specifically designed to streamline public sector procurement of specialist software.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Bramble Hub Limited and our partner, ecoDriver, have won a multi-year contract to supply and implement an Advanced Sub-Metering and Energy Management System for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The project will be managed by 2gether Support Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the Trust.
The contract covers:
The project aims to help the Trust better monitor, manage, and reduce its energy consumption as part of its long-term sustainability goals.
ecoDriver is a UK-based specialist in energy management and the deployment of digital solutions for decarbonisation. They deliver cloud-based software and IoT-driven hardware that provide in-depth energy insights, supporting organisations in their journey towards greater efficiency and Net Zero. See their partner page for more information.
The contract was awarded through the NHS SBS Cloud Solutions 2 Framework (SBS10256), which offers NHS bodies and approved organisations a compliant route to procure cloud and digital transformation services quickly and efficiently.
This project is set to bring substantial advancements in energy management capability for NHS sites in Kent, supporting both cost savings and environmental stewardship.
Alongside our network of expert partners, Bramble Hub regularly submits bids for tenders across all areas of the UK public sector and has been doing so for almost two decades. This wealth of experience gives us a unique insight into the dos and don’ts of public sector tenders.
We asked our in-house Head of Frameworks, Louise Earnshaw for her top tips on winning public sector bids. Here is her advice.
Successful bids need structured planning. Allocate sufficient time to draft, undertake internal review, final editing and page turn.
We hope that SMEs might find Lou’s tips helpful for drafting your own bids in the competitive UK public sector tendering environment.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has agreed a deal with Bramble Hub, and our partner ecoDriver, to implement advanced energy and indoor air quality monitoring across its facilities. The contract includes the installation of smart metering and sensor technology, integration with existing energy data systems, and a year-long collaborative energy efficiency programme. This initiative aims to help the Trust optimise energy use, improve indoor environments, and support its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust employs 5,000 staff and delivers healthcare services to Birmingham’s 1.1 million people.
ecoDriver delivers smart energy monitoring software and supporting services.
The contract was awarded under the Cloud Solutions 2 framework, a procurement framework managed by NHS Shared Business Services (SBS).