Award

LCS - Gold - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 2

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for software packages and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract titled "LCS - Gold - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 2" is designated for delivery in England, United Kingdom. This selective tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage finalised on 25 August 2025. The contract period extends from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026, presenting a value of £22,561.62. The procurement was specifically suitable for SMEs, thus not open to VCSEs.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in software package delivery and information system services within England. By allowing SMEs to participate through a call-off framework, the process fosters competition and aids in business development for firms capable of providing cutting-edge software solutions. Businesses located in regions like South Yorkshire, where the awarded supplier Insight Direct (UK) Limited is based, can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and scale their operations efficiently.

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Notice Title

LCS - Gold - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing --- as per Ref: Lima 2

Notice Description

LCS - Gold - Annual Billing: 1 year, Annual Billing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edad869b-26a1-4481-8eb3-c2a97ab55077
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29649ca6-b7f4-489b-9fe0-02e8612c60b9
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
£22,561 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,561 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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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