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Provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 11:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of a VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence. The contract falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet and intranet software package, with the delivery location specified as the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 January 2025, and the contract extends from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2026. The total value of the contract is £71,567, and Phoenix Software has been awarded as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions to expand their reach, particularly those capable of providing networking and internet-related services. Considering Salford City Council's commitment to working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such businesses may find favourable conditions for engagement and partnerships. The structured framework agreement approach allows for streamlined participation, encouraging entities with efficient supply chain models and competitive offerings to thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence

Notice Description

The provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e96382f-ac80-4401-848f-e89eea6971b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6491434-1c81-4047-ab30-7d06a9e8aa13
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Heyes
Contact Email
emma.heyes@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0161-686-6243

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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