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Award of contract for VMWare licences

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council involved the award of a contract for VMWare licences under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £249,630.72, was finalised on 1st October 2025, with a contract period commencing on 2nd October 2025 and ending on 1st October 2028. The goods are to be delivered to Blackburn, England, specifically to the postal code BB1 7DY. This procurement was in the award stage at the time of publication.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions, particularly those focusing on virtualisation technologies like VMWare. The awarded contract to Phoenix Software Ltd highlights the potential for businesses in the IT sector to engage with and secure contracts from public authorities such as Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. Companies that can offer competitive and reliable software solutions under framework agreements could benefit from pursuing similar procurement opportunities, thereby aiding in business expansion and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for VMWare licences

Notice Description

Award of contract for VMWare licences for a 3 year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d1bd2da-0b32-455e-b58e-a0c1341c3ef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d5dcaa-c156-457a-b8eb-498c62c0a50e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,630 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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