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VMware ELA

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Mar 2021 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "VMware ELA", which focuses on support for VMware licenses. This contract falls within the system and support services industry category and is valued at £1,664,000. The contract was awarded on 15th March 2021, with a contract period extending until 14th March 2024. The procurement method employed was a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 8th February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software licensing support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in VMware products and services would be well-aligned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful supplier, Softcat plc, exemplifies the type of large-scale service provider that can fulfil such procurement needs, underscoring the potential for firms willing to deliver high-quality system support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware ELA

Notice Description

Support for VMware licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3979ea64-af99-40f6-b13a-5d2447ef5441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21df3b9-751c-4828-b471-3927c983c545
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,664,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,664,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2024 3-4 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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