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SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has completed a selective tender process for the renewal of support and maintenance for critical VMware services under the contract titled "SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48333000 for contact management software packages, sought pricing for a one-year contract, with an aim to align all expiry dates on renewal. The contract, valued at £183,384.32, was awarded on 9th February 2023 and covers the period from 7th March 2023 to 7th March 2024. The delivery location for this service is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those accredited as VMware partners, to grow by securing such government contracts. The procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it well-suited for businesses of this scale. With a focus on pricing and accreditation, suppliers that specialise in VMware production support would find this tender especially pertinent, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for future public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support

Notice Description

NECS need to renew support and maintenance for critical VMware services. All support quoted must be VMware Production support and the supplier must be an accredited VMware partner. This is a supply only and price only procurement process. NECS would like pricing for a 1 year contract and would like to align all expiry dates on renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47a64449-2298-410d-a3aa-82e2edc00035
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93716846-6b9f-4f23-bb76-09ef15c996dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,384 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,384 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2024 1-2 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANS EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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