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PR2282 - Skills Licence for Azure

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, involved acquiring a skills licence for training on the Azure AWS platforms, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within their D&T directorate. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning training software packages. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with QA Limited being selected as the supplier. Located in Manchester, England, the buyer initiated the tender process, which concluded on December 2, 2025, and the ensuing contract is set to run from December 22, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The tender's procurement method was classified under 'Other', and the contract's value is approximately £36,017.50 GBP.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for SMEs experienced in digital training and software services, especially those with expertise in Azure AWS platforms. The award to QA Limited, a recognised SME supplier, highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage in future contracts with public sector organisations prioritising digital transformation. Businesses well-established in delivering training software packages would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, making it a strategic area for expansion within the United Kingdom. Moreover, SMEs are encouraged to leverage their niche expertise to address and fulfil the specific demands in similar procurement processes initiated by governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR2282 - Skills Licence for Azure

Notice Description

A skills licence for training in the Azure AWS platforms. To support the digital capabilities within our D&T directorate through the procurement of a skills licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcac17ef-82ba-4795-83ae-370324865269
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665ba8e2-57ad-4848-b3ca-7947dece7c0e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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