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VM Ware and Professional Services (STH)

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 May 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for VM Ware licences and support services. It falls under the category of 'System, storage and content management software development services' within the IT sector. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, with a value of approximately £1,189,997.70 GBP, and spans from 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2028. The contract is carried out at Sheffield in the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is 'Award', and the tender period concluded on 29th May 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development services, particularly those with expertise in VM Ware solutions. Large companies like SOFTCAT PLC are well-suited to undertake such contracts, providing substantial development, support scopes and continuous business growth over the contract period. While SMEs and VCSEs may not be specifically targeted by this procurement, it underscores the potential for collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities within the larger framework agreements, facilitating a broadened business network and service offerings in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

VM Ware and Professional Services (STH)

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the supply of VM Ware licences and VM Ware support for the period 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2028. Additional information: This is a framework, call-off contract as per UK PCR 2015. STH Contract Ref: C357858

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e599631-3636-453a-8b81-cc7505132e95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef4ef8-eb8a-4f47-ba35-39a631417e71
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,189,997 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,189,997 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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