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VMWare host licences

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "VMWare host licences," classified under the License management software package (CPV: 48218000). This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and involves the acquisition of VMware host licences via a reseller. The tender period ended on 18 January 2025, with the award dated 20 December 2024. The contract valued at £1,150,942.26 will initiate on 19 January 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 January 2027. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in IT reselling, especially those capable of managing licenses and providing related software packages. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find limited direct suitability given the structured nature of the framework agreement and significant contract value. However, opportunities might exist for subcontracting and partnership with the primary supplier, COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, enhancing business growth through involvement in substantial government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare host licences

Notice Description

Procurement of VMware host licences via reseller

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-567198c6-20d3-4a98-9f69-c6aac6f8dc87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dbc33c-2af9-4f0d-8af5-8495d6d01887
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
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
£1,150,942 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,150,942 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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