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VDI software refresh including VMWare support - AWARD

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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06 Mar 2019 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Further Education Colleges, which has awarded a contract for the "VDI software refresh including VMWare support." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for network operating system software as well as license management software. The contract period is set to commence on 27th March 2019 and will last until 26th March 2020. The tender period ended on 25th February 2019, and the contract was officially awarded on 26th February 2019, with publication of the award notice occurring on 6th March 2019. The delivery address for the contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a specific postal code of B91 1BS.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions, IT services, and technical support, to build upon their expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure. Vendors that can provide focused, round-the-clock support for production environments, alongside swift problem resolution capabilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of large suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Limited indicates a competitive landscape, making it essential for smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to differentiate themselves with innovative and responsive services in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VDI software refresh including VMWare support - AWARD

Notice Description

VMWare Horizon 7 licensed to provide virtual desktop & server environment for 2,000 concurrent users to include focused, 24-Hour Support for Production Environments to be provided direct from VMWare for a 12 month duration period, starting seamlessly at midnight on 27th March 2019 when the existing licence expires at 2359 hours on 26th March 2019. Specifically support includes (but is not limited to): o Focused, 24-Hour Support For Production Environments; o Global, 24x7 support for Severity 1 issues; o Fast response times for critical issues; o Unlimited number of support requests; o Remote Support; o Online access to documentation and technical resources, knowledge base, discussion forums; and o Online access to product updates and upgrades.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5ef399-5644-49fa-847e-22656832b133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1000e3-0a06-46ee-b65d-7c5e8b075f3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2019 - 26 Mar 2020 1-2 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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLAND
Postcode
B91 1BS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Olton
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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