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title: "Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 26-28"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Microsoft Business Agreements - SQL 26-28

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03a1c4cc-795e-458e-8b16-70a46363915f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary engaging in a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Framework for digital workspace solutions. This involves Microsoft Business Agreements for SQL services from 2026 to 2028, with a possibility for extension through to 2028. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and spans the region of North West, United Kingdom. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage on 15th May 2026, following a tender period conclusion on 22nd April 2026, facilitating a contract active from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The process, employing a selective method, designates Softcat as the supplier, with a contract valued at £245,963.35.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package solutions and digital workspace services. Although the procurement is selective and utilises framework agreements that may not always cater to SMEs, larger enterprises with specialisation in software and digital solutions, like Softcat, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and gain recurring contracts in the public sector. Given the consistent demand for technological solutions within public organisations like Lancashire Constabulary, businesses offering innovative and efficient IT infrastructure and services can explore future collaborations through similar framework agreements.

## Notice

To utilise the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, Digital Workspace Solutions for all Hardware and Software requirements and award to Softcat for the period of 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months for year 3 to 30th April 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0498398a-83c3-4757-9127-f8ccb2f995fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,963 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,963 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0498398a-83c3-4757-9127-f8ccb2f995fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0498398a-83c3-4757-9127-f8ccb2f995fc
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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