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Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 26-28

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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15 May 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary engaging in a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Framework for digital workspace solutions. This involves Microsoft Business Agreements for SQL services from 2026 to 2028, with a possibility for extension through to 2028. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and spans the region of North West, United Kingdom. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage on 15th May 2026, following a tender period conclusion on 22nd April 2026, facilitating a contract active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The process, employing a selective method, designates Softcat as the supplier, with a contract valued at £245,963.35.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions and digital workspace services. Although the procurement is selective and utilises framework agreements that may not always cater to SMEs, larger enterprises with specialisation in software and digital solutions, like Softcat, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and gain recurring contracts in the public sector. Given the consistent demand for technological solutions within public organisations like Lancashire Constabulary, businesses offering innovative and efficient IT infrastructure and services can explore future collaborations through similar framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 26-28

Notice Description

To utilise the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace Solutions for all Hardware and Software requirements and award to Softcat for the period of 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months for year 3 to 30th April 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03a1c4cc-795e-458e-8b16-70a46363915f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0498398a-83c3-4757-9127-f8ccb2f995fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,963 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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