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VMware Horizon 8 Licences

MET OFFICE

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04 Dec 2024 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has recently completed a procurement process for VMware Horizon 8 Licences under framework number RM1557.13. This software package and information systems contract, valued at GBP 66,897.60, falls under the services category and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2 October 2024 and is scheduled to end on 30 September 2025, with delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the award made to BOXXE, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), on the same start date of the contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly SMEs, to collaborate with a reputable public sector organisation such as the Met Office. Companies capable of offering innovative and efficient solutions in software virtualisation and digital workspace platforms would find this contract beneficial for expanding their client base and demonstrating their capabilities in a highly competitive market. The methodology of a call-off from a framework agreement can streamline the bidding process for qualified framework participants, allowing them to leverage existing agreements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Horizon 8 Licences

Notice Description

VMware Horizon 8 Licences Framework number: RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c3d8414-5177-4201-b45e-5f28b8e82c2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65233e7d-edfc-4c59-8ffe-c5f729c1e127
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£66,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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