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title: "UHB Azure Consumption"
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# UHB Azure Consumption

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adff34f4-d053-4d6e-b5f7-9f8ae25990ba

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, has completed a public procurement process titled "UHB Azure Consumption," concerning IT software packages. The contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This process, classified under the services category, focused on Azure consumption charges and had a total contract value of £240,000. The contract started on 29 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 May 2026, with the procurement reaching the award stage on 8 July 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in IT services, specifically those dealing with cloud solutions like Azure. Although the procurement method was selective, indicating a preference for businesses already part of specific frameworks, it sets the stage for potential future engagements with large-scale organisations like NHS Trusts. Large enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their profiles in public sector IT solutions.

## Notice

Call-Off for Azure consumption charges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9511403-74d7-42b2-a40b-378caf6e142b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9511403-74d7-42b2-a40b-378caf6e142b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9511403-74d7-42b2-a40b-378caf6e142b
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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