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VM Ware and Professional Services (TRFT)

THE ROTHERHAM HOSPITAL NHS FT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "VM Ware and Professional Services (TRFT)" in the industry category of system, storage, and content management software. This contract, valued at £147,834.34, was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 30th April 2025 through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement (NOE CPC). The contract will run for three years, concluding in April 2028, and will be implemented at the hospital's location in Rotherham, England (postal code S60 2UD). The procurement is in the award stage, with all relevant notices published by 22nd May 2025. This framework call-off contract is designed in compliance with UK PCR 2015 regulations.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in providing virtual machine software solutions and associated professional services. Large-scale suppliers like SOFTCAT PLC, with capabilities in advanced software package offerings for system and storage management, are ideally suited to compete in such tenders. The framework structure of the contract allows for a streamlined procurement process, encouraging businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with public service organisations like NHS hospitals. Firms specialising in system integration and support services will find this tender particularly attractive for scaling their operations in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VM Ware and Professional Services (TRFT)

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. TFRT Contract Ref: C356013

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5256e8-d276-4407-910e-bcf7066546ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20294d73-dd2a-4b8e-864d-ba7667fbf96e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,834 £100K-£500K
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 20259 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
THE ROTHERHAM HOSPITAL NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2UD
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)
TLE34 Rotherham
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
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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