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7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, has completed a procurement process titled "7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1." This tender process was categorized under Software Package and Information Systems, with a CPV classification of 48000000. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on covering Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements. The tender was initially planned to conclude its tender period on 10th March 2025, with the subsequent contract set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This contract, valued at £285,019.83, was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd., a large-scale supplier, on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large businesses specialising in software licensing and information systems to engage with the public health sector. With NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as the buying organisation, businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena. Companies equipped to offer scalable solutions that align with public health objectives and possess prior experience in framework agreements will find favourable growth prospects through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1

Notice Description

Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements to cover their current and future Microsoft estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5641a44a-bc51-4651-a345-3239bad703d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cef60e3-7166-40b6-a252-211e376e6216
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£285,019 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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