Planning

SC230193-Mini Tender Y200011-VMWARE CORE

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Nov 2023 at 10:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Nov 2023 at 15:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has initiated a planning stage tender for VMWare CORE licences, support, and maintenance. The engagement end date is set for 24th February 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with a contract value of £74,218. Businesses interested should note that the tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector to provide VMWare CORE-related services. With the engagement end date of 24th February 2024, interested businesses can prepare their bids to compete for this contract, which is specifically suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The location for the procurement is within England, and the tender process is at the planning stage, offering potential for growth and partnership with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC230193-Mini Tender Y200011-VMWARE CORE

Notice Description

VMWare CORE licences, support and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-421e47e1-8e97-435e-af71-03d44ac5ffcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7ec77-1b06-4d05-9e89-a9e28a38de7c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£74,218 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Muhsin Yakut
Contact Email
muhsin.yakut@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000412934

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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