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VMWare VVF 24-25

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), located in London, England, has completed a selective procurement process via a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software. The procurement involved the renewal of VMWare software licensing products. The tender process started with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd April 2024 and the contract was awarded on 5th April 2024. The procurement falls under the IT software package industry category, with a total estimated contract value of £45,054.72. The contract period is set from 23rd April 2024 to 22nd April 2025.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in IT solutions and software licensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this type of procurement, as the suitability criteria favour such entities. Companies that offer competitive software solutions and are able to navigate framework agreements effectively will find opportunities to collaborate with larger organisations, such as NICE, thereby expanding their portfolios and increasing market exposure. Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, known for its expertise in this domain, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for growth through such procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

VMWare VVF 24-25

Notice Description

NICE requires the renewal of their VMWare software licensing products to replace our existing estate to the new model. Applications through the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ef2c2bd-cb93-42a2-98df-9338ccaaa93c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a4150-6e65-43ea-b7a5-acc25ceeb954
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,054 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,054 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2025 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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