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VMware Host Licenses

DEFRA

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involves the acquisition of VMware Host Licenses. The tender, classified under the industry category of License Management Software, had its procurement method designated as selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, with the award date recorded as 30th July 2025. The contract period spans from 4th August 2025 until 3rd August 2026, with intended deliveries to regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and software, specifically those with expertise in licence management solutions. Given the selective nature of the procurement process and the involvement of a framework agreement, technology firms with established credentials and prior experience in government contracting will find this opportunity particularly viable. While the contract is not directly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in the IT industry can leverage this project for growth and expansion across several strategic geographical areas as stipulated by DEFRA's distribution requirements.

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Notice Title

VMware Host Licenses

Notice Description

Award 2 x i4 Hosts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-495dbe8b-20af-4ee3-a1da-ec61969af15e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2f9e50-a84b-4270-9b66-2b9e55fd6edd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,743 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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