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7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L," which falls under the industry category of "Servers" (CPV code 48820000). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £54,902.88, had its award stage dated 20th October 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement covers delivery within England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it supports their involvement due to its suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Ultima Business Solutions Ltd has been awarded the contract, suggesting that firms with expertise in server solutions could thrive by participating in similar procurement opportunities. The selective procurement method ensures that only businesses meeting specific requirements from the established framework are eligible, providing a streamlined competitive environment for capable suppliers in the IT goods sector.

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Notice Title

7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L

Notice Description

7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbcbe214-ef5d-445f-be09-fb9b8eeadf88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5c1767-ae15-4595-830e-fc48d5900cab
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

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,902 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

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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