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Azure Overage Call-Off

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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20 Apr 2026 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Azure Overage Call-Off" is conducted by the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, situated in Stoke-on-Trent, England. This procurement is focused on the provision of software packages and information systems, under the CPV code 48000000. It follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 17 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028. The procurement reached the award stage on 14 November 2025, designating Ultima Business Solutions as the active supplier, with a contract value of £461,250. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises, enhancing their scope to engage in public sector contracts within England.

This tender provides substantial business growth potential for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems, as they can capitalise on the framework agreement's selective procurement model. This method typically favours businesses already vetted within established frameworks, offering them streamlined pathways to secure contracts. Companies adept in delivering software solutions to healthcare support units will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their industry-specific expertise and operational capabilities to fulfil the requirements set out by the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit. The contract's extended duration until March 2028 affords sustained engagement and potential for ongoing development, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Azure Overage Call-Off

Notice Description

Azure Overage Call-Off

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a56eb29-ec4e-4f33-80ba-44dcd93ad75b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce6bf1c-7dc0-411c-aa5a-5eff5af994f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£461,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£461,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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