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University of Southampton - Direct Award for the Provision of VMware ELA Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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22 Apr 2021 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the direct award of VMware Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) licenses, valued at £421,437. The contract period is from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2024, with the procurement being classified under software-related services. This process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the SUPC SLRA Framework. The tender was published on 22nd April 2021, marking the end of the tender period on the same day.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software-related services, particularly those providing licensing solutions. Businesses that can supply VMware licenses or similar software solutions may find this a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolios and establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution like the University of Southampton.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Southampton - Direct Award for the Provision of VMware ELA Licenses

Notice Description

VMware ELA Licenses from 01st May 2021 to 30th April 2024. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC SLRA Framework (Lot 3 - VMware).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215901e8-bd98-478a-b3ee-c76cbd7d25f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£421,437 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£421,437 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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