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title: "Azure Pre-Payment"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Azure Pre-Payment

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c4b760f-edee-4b98-a267-6bea18b150d4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit acquiring information technology services for "Azure Pre-Payment" through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage as of 22 April 2026, with the tender period having ended on 10 November 2025. The award was active on 3 November 2025, and the contract is set to run from 17 November 2025 to 31 March 2028, valued at £208,000 GBP.

This tender represents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a significant public sector client and expand their market presence in the IT services industry. Although the contract was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, businesses specialising in cloud services and IT infrastructure could benefit from similar tenders in the future. The involvement of NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as the buyer highlights potential for future collaborations, especially for entities capable of delivering bespoke IT solutions tailored to healthcare needs in the UK.

## Notice

Azure Pre-Payment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fc30a-df68-4c7f-b6d9-a34ec04b2d04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000 |
| 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 & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST1 2QB |
| 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 | Birches Head & Northwood |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fc30a-df68-4c7f-b6d9-a34ec04b2d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9fc30a-df68-4c7f-b6d9-a34ec04b2d04
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ec7bdf3-0535-4b40-b51e-eb6bcbe82a86

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