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Azure Pre-Payment

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit acquiring information technology services for "Azure Pre-Payment" through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage as of 22 April 2026, with the tender period having ended on 10 November 2025. The award was active on 3 November 2025, and the contract is set to run from 17 November 2025 to 31 March 2028, valued at £208,000 GBP.

This tender represents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a significant public sector client and expand their market presence in the IT services industry. Although the contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, businesses specialising in cloud services and IT infrastructure could benefit from similar tenders in the future. The involvement of NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as the buyer highlights potential for future collaborations, especially for entities capable of delivering bespoke IT solutions tailored to healthcare needs in the UK.

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Notice Title

Azure Pre-Payment

Notice Description

Azure Pre-Payment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4b760f-edee-4b98-a267-6bea18b150d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fc30a-df68-4c7f-b6d9-a34ec04b2d04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
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
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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