Award

VMWare Renewal

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2023 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of 2 x VMWare vCenter Server 8 Standard for vSphere 8 for 3 years. The contract, valued at £6,000 GBP, was directly awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract period is set to start on April 3, 2023, and end on April 2, 2026. The procurement method used was Direct award. The procurement was for goods falling under the main procurement category of Software package and information systems. The tender period ended on April 2, 2023.

This procurement opportunity with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust presents a chance for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems to participate and potentially grow their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing such software solutions should explore opportunities with the Trust and consider engaging in future procurement activities to expand their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Renewal

Notice Description

2 x VMWare vCenter Server 8 Standard for vSphere 8 for 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b772d7d-e89d-48c0-bc0d-4ba263a6a029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e59279f-78b5-40c8-95e3-08ed1669b271
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,594 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Christopher Sherwood
Contact Email
christopher.sherwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7521270755

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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