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title: "PR2282 - Skills Licence for Azure"
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# PR2282 - Skills Licence for Azure

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcac17ef-82ba-4795-83ae-370324865269

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, involved acquiring a skills licence for training on the Azure AWS platforms, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within their D&T directorate. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning training software packages. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with QA Limited being selected as the supplier. Located in Manchester, England, the buyer initiated the tender process, which concluded on December 2, 2025, and the ensuing contract is set to run from December 22, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The tender's procurement method was classified under 'Other', and the contract's value is approximately £36,017.50 GBP.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for SMEs experienced in digital training and software services, especially those with expertise in Azure AWS platforms. The award to QA Limited, a recognised SME supplier, highlights the potential for similar businesses to engage in future contracts with public sector organisations prioritising digital transformation. Businesses well-established in delivering training software packages would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, making it a strategic area for expansion within the United Kingdom. Moreover, SMEs are encouraged to leverage their niche expertise to address and fulfil the specific demands in similar procurement processes initiated by governmental bodies.

## Notice

A skills licence for training in the Azure AWS platforms. To support the digital capabilities within our D&T directorate through the procurement of a skills licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665ba8e2-57ad-4848-b3ca-7947dece7c0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,017 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665ba8e2-57ad-4848-b3ca-7947dece7c0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665ba8e2-57ad-4848-b3ca-7947dece7c0e
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ombudsman.org.uk

## Provenance

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