Award

LCS Cloud - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 1

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, based in Stoke-on-Trent, involved the acquisition of software packages and information systems, specifically titled "LCS Cloud - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing." The contract, classified under CPV code 48000000, was completed through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. While the tender period ended on 28th July 2025, the contract period commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The project is situated in England, United Kingdom, and falls under the goods category. The award, announced on 28th July 2025, is valued at GBP 26,485.38.

This procurement tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in cloud solutions and billing systems. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (Uk) Limited, a suitable SME candidate, illustrating potential growth prospects for similar businesses eager to increase their market presence through government contracts. Engaging in public procurement processes can open avenues for collaboration, expand business networks, and potentially lead to further contracts, fostering business growth and development in competitive sectors.

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Notice Title

LCS Cloud - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 1

Notice Description

LCS Cloud - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76201c05-dd89-49b1-8fa1-399f6a557ab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4186549c-0435-42e8-8328-530317f6341d
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
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
£25,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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 (UK

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