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title: "7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# 7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5641a44a-bc51-4651-a345-3239bad703d6

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## Summary

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, has completed a procurement process titled "7JQ-00341 - SQL Server Enterprise Core ALng LSA 2L - Annual Year 1." This tender process was categorized under Software Package and Information Systems, with a CPV classification of 48000000. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on covering Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements. The tender was initially planned to conclude its tender period on 10th March 2025, with the subsequent contract set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. This contract, valued at £285,019.83, was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd., a large-scale supplier, on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large businesses specialising in software licensing and information systems to engage with the public health sector. With NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as the buying organisation, businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena. Companies equipped to offer scalable solutions that align with public health objectives and possess prior experience in framework agreements will find favourable growth prospects through such contracts.

## Notice

Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements to cover their current and future Microsoft estate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cef60e3-7166-40b6-a252-211e376e6216 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,019 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,019 |
| 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cef60e3-7166-40b6-a252-211e376e6216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cef60e3-7166-40b6-a252-211e376e6216
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26135328-83d1-49a8-92e3-13d9ec79d17e
  MLCSU - 1613 - 838029908 - ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD - MLCSUMicrosoft Draft Contract - NHS MLCSU_Ultima_TY_Mar25_V1.1 - signed (002)_Redac

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