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SQL Server Software Assurance

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT

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27 Apr 2026 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SQL Server Software Assurance" was conducted by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, classified within the software package and information systems industry category. It involved offering SQL server support across various UK regions, including UKC through UKK. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st March 2026, for a value of £114,484 to Softcat PLC. The procurement method utilised was limited due to the requirement being below the threshold, and it did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition. Notably, the associated lot for SQL server assurance and support was eventually cancelled.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing with software assurance and server support, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the number of bids received from SMEs. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality software package solutions and those that can provide competitive pricing are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The process’s streamlined approach and targeted audience highlight the importance of niche expertise and suggest a robust market environment for suppliers like Softcat PLC, offering thriving business prospects within the health sector's technological advancements.

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Notice Title

SQL Server Software Assurance

Notice Description

SQL server support

Lot Information

Lot 1

SQL server assurance and support. Additional information: Quotes process using ons ellers

Procurement Information

Quotes process using on sellers - below threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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