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Provision of a reseller for VMWare Licences & Support

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a reseller for VMWare licences and support, classified under the License Management Software Package industry (CPV 48218000). The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £31,736.32, covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom and spans from 29th November 2024 to 28th November 2025. Key dates include the award date of 22nd July 2024 and the contract start date on 29th November 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software licence reselling and support services, especially those familiar with VMWare products. Although the procurement has been awarded to Softcat PLC, a large enterprise based in Buckinghamshire, the project’s scope and value offer insight into potential future opportunities for both large-scale companies and those looking to build capabilities in software support services. Companies that can offer competitive services in this sector and possess experience with similar frameworks will find this type of contract advantageous for growth and strategic business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a reseller for VMWare Licences & Support

Notice Description

Provision of a reseller for VMWare Licences & Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12bed9e9-7abd-46d6-a9a2-fce6312f319f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a318f50-ed4f-490b-b1e6-5faa7470cf81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,736 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,736 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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