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Additional VMware Licenses and Support

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2022 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council initiated a procurement process for "Additional VMware Licenses and Support" focusing on the services industry, specifically relating to server software. The procurement method utilised was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 24th June 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2022 and lasting until 30th June 2023. Delivery of the services is expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The total awarded value was £25,229.86, with the contract officially awarded on 28th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing server-related software services. Businesses experienced in digital workplace solutions and licensed software support could find a competitive advantage in responding to future opportunities arising from similar tenders by public sector organisations like Durham County Council. As the contract aims to enhance the existing server capabilities, firms providing innovative software solutions and ongoing support services would be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Additional VMware Licenses and Support

Notice Description

Purchase of additional licences and support for the servers bought earlier this year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c9c8eb-2b80-4ac4-a253-f84b70e26af2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fc2d97-be3a-476d-b465-1870bd5f8230
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,229 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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