Tender

Broadcom vSphere License Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to renew its Broadcom VMware license through an open procedure tender. This procurement, identified as "Broadcom vSphere License Renewal," falls under the industry category of License Management Software Packages (CPV code: 48218000), with the additional classification of License Management Software Development Services (CPV code: 72212218). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 12th September 2024. The contract, valued between £300,000 and £500,000, is set to commence on 24th September 2024 and conclude on 23rd September 2027, covering the East of England, specifically Luton (LU1 3JU), United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software license management, particularly those with robust capabilities in developing and maintaining license management tools. Although the procurement is not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses proficient in IT services and software solutions stand to benefit significantly. The open procurement method employed for this tender ensures that any qualifying business can participate, fostering a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and expansion within the public sector. The contract’s duration and substantial value offer a stable revenue stream and the potential for strategic partnerships with the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadcom vSphere License Renewal

Notice Description

1.1 This tender is for the renewal of the University's Broadcom VMware License. Please see details on Tender documents Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57b1127e-f3ae-4dff-b43d-46280ccc0e2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d618247-3470-4059-91d4-3ed1766a9ce4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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