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Azure Credit

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process under the title "Azure Credit," focusing on Information Technology Services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. This procurement utilised a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 15th September 2025, followed by the award stage on 18th September 2025. The contract, valued at £141,666.67, is scheduled to span from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly within the IT services sector, looking to expand their business with a public sector client. The procurement method allows for businesses to be part of a framework agreement, benefiting companies with a strategic interest in delivering technology solutions to healthcare organisations. Insight Direct UK Ltd, a supplier based in Sheffield, has been awarded the contract and serves as an example of how SMEs can successfully leverage such contracts for growth. Business entities with expertise in cloud services and existing framework agreements would be well-suited to pursue similar ventures in the future.

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Notice Title

Azure Credit

Notice Description

Azure Credit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e91a77b-efa1-4312-98a0-20a43ffa0dd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732342c3-54a6-483d-afdf-0d874e44229d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INSIGHT DIRECT

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