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title: "Azure Credit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Azure Credit

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e91a77b-efa1-4312-98a0-20a43ffa0dd1

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process under the title "Azure Credit," focusing on Information Technology Services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. This procurement utilised a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 15th September 2025, followed by the award stage on 18th September 2025. The contract, valued at £141,666.67, is scheduled to span from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly within the IT services sector, looking to expand their business with a public sector client. The procurement method allows for businesses to be part of a framework agreement, benefiting companies with a strategic interest in delivering technology solutions to healthcare organisations. Insight Direct UK Ltd, a supplier based in Sheffield, has been awarded the contract and serves as an example of how SMEs can successfully leverage such contracts for growth. Business entities with expertise in cloud services and existing framework agreements would be well-suited to pursue similar ventures in the future.

## Notice

Azure Credit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732342c3-54a6-483d-afdf-0d874e44229d |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,666 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732342c3-54a6-483d-afdf-0d874e44229d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732342c3-54a6-483d-afdf-0d874e44229d
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d47ed942-aff3-42cc-811e-5ec07cfce373

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