---
title: "SQL Server Software Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# SQL Server Software Assurance

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c1b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SQL Server Software Assurance" was conducted by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, classified within the software package and information systems industry category. It involved offering SQL server support across various UK regions, including UKC through UKK. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st March 2026, for a value of £114,484 to Softcat PLC. The procurement method utilised was limited due to the requirement being below the threshold, and it did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition. Notably, the associated lot for SQL server assurance and support was eventually cancelled.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing with software assurance and server support, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the number of bids received from SMEs. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality software package solutions and those that can provide competitive pricing are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The process’s streamlined approach and targeted audience highlight the importance of niche expertise and suggest a robust market environment for suppliers like Softcat PLC, offering thriving business prospects within the health sector's technological advancements.

## Notice

SQL server support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SQL server assurance and support. Additional information: Quotes process using ons ellers

### Procurement Information

Quotes process using on sellers - below threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038255-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,484 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038255-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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