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West Midlands Fire Service Citrix Licences

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service recently completed a selective procurement process to acquire Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud Licences as part of enhancing its end-user computing and application delivery platforms. This procurement, falling under the software package and information systems category, was executed under a framework agreement. The procurement was specifically managed by the West Midlands Fire Service located in Birmingham, England. The procurement stage was in the Award phase with an active award status as of 13th November 2025. The associated contract for this tender commenced on 27th November 2025 and is set to conclude by 27th November 2028, with a total value of £76,912.50. The process involved a selective method, offering a call-off from an established framework, and was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems and services, particularly those with a focus on cloud licensing solutions. Companies equipped to provide and support complex licensing models would find this procurement beneficial for expansion and establishing long-term relations with governmental bodies. Moreover, suppliers with the capability to navigate framework agreements and provide robust end-user computing solutions are well-positioned to gain from such tenders. The engagement with a major public entity like the West Midlands Fire Service offers the potential to enhance credibility and further foothold in the governmental contract market.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Fire Service Citrix Licences

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service is transitioning to Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud Licensing as a strategic investment in its end-user computing and application delivery platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-436237f5-6217-4103-8764-57eeccd5f623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2425e1f-f1f0-49f3-9d62-3ad5f73c2c96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£76,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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