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VMWare Cloud on AWS

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of VMWare Cloud on AWS has been concluded by Chesterfield Borough Council, located in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of networking software packages, was completed via a direct award from the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14. The contract, valued at a maximum of £277,336.14 excluding VAT, was awarded to Softcat Plc on 22 July 2025 and will commence on 24 July 2025, with completion expected by 23 July 2026. Chesterfield Borough Council conducted this procurement under a service category, with the tender process reaching the 'Award' stage by the specified date, 3 July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and networking sectors, particularly those who specialise in cloud-based solutions and services. Softcat Plc, a large firm, succeeded in this procurement, highlighting the potential for established companies in the industry to leverage such contracts to broaden their service offerings and enhance client portfolios. Despite its direct procurement method, similar contracts can serve as a benchmark for organisations aiming to collaborate with local councils or expand their public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

VMWare Cloud on AWS

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of VMWare Cloud on Aws for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 ref RM1557.14. The total contract value is a maximum of PS277,336.14 excl. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-079d2d3c-e5be-4028-9428-bf87ec9497fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cc7b78-8da6-4a27-a312-009687bbfb48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£277,336 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,336 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christian Blakemore
Contact Email
christian.blakemore@chesterfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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