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VM Ware and Professional Services (BHFT)

BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 May 2025 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust acquiring a VM Ware and Professional Services package through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. The process falls under the goods category, specifically the transaction server software package industry. The awarded contract has a duration of three years, commencing on 30 April 2025 and concluding on 29 April 2028, with a total contract value of £76,383.20 GBP. The buying organisation is Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Barnsley, England (postcode S75 2EP). The procurement has been completed with the award status marked as active on the same starting date, 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology and software service businesses specialising in server software solutions. Given the nature of the procurement as a call-off from an established framework, businesses experienced in providing high-quality server software and related professional services are particularly well-suited to compete. While SMEs and VCSEs might find this opportunity less suitable due to the scale and specifications, larger firms with robust capacity for service delivery could find this contract advantageous for strategic growth and long-term partnerships, as demonstrated by SOFTCAT PLC, the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VM Ware and Professional Services (BHFT)

Notice Description

Virtual Machine (VM) Ware is software that allows more than one operating system to be used on a server. It is used to maximise server use and cuts the cost electronic storage. The contract, for licenses and support, has been awarded via NOE CPC (NOEI.0552.0) Total Technology Solutions. for three years, ending April 2028. Additional information: This is a framework, call-off contract as per UK PCR 2015. BHFT Contract Record Ref: C356561

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c3c905f-c1d5-4512-abec-b966a456461f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe00047-501e-421c-85a6-a41000400cb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48219400 - Transaction server software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,383 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2028 3-4 years
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
BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S75 2EP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
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
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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