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24-158 VMWare Software

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a direct contract to Softcat PLC for the supply of VMWare Software. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000) and is part of the goods procurement category. The procurement is a direct award made through the Commercial Services Group Software Products and Associated Services framework (Y23065) for a duration of one year, starting from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The contract is valued at £43,261 and the tender process was completed on 13 January 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software solutions to collaborate with local government bodies like Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The direct award process, while not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, allows companies with the requisite scale and resources to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships. The location specified for delivery is Rotherham, S60 1AE, in England, making this tender particularly pertinent for businesses with a strong presence in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24-158 VMWare Software

Notice Description

Direct award made to Softcat PLC via Commercial Services Group Software Products and Associated Services framework (Y23065) for an initial period of 1-year from 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2634aa94-c707-466e-9af3-a2cf408558b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c428a24-39b2-4201-b9c9-c61662649fd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,261 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,261 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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