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VMWare vSphere Foundation (VVF) Licences

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of VMWare vSphere Foundation licences. This tender is categorised under the IT software package industry and pertains to the replacement of NICE's existing estate with new licensing products. The procurement process was carried out through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098, under Lot 3: Software. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the value of the contract amounting to £44,944. This project is situated within England and fits into the goods procurement category, having completed its tender period on 3rd April 2024. The contract is set to start on 18th April 2025 and conclude on 17th April 2026.

This opportunity provides significant potential for business growth for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those with a focus on IT software packages. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale company, demonstrating the viability for substantial firms to integrate into similar frameworks or competitive tenders. The procurement method of a selective approach via a framework agreement indicates that businesses aligned with such frameworks could benefit from pursuing similar calls. SMEs have an opportunity to engage in subsequent tenders, with the procurement process showing suitability for these enterprises. Businesses looking to expand within the UK, particularly in technology-related fields, may find aligning with CCS frameworks advantageous for accessing future opportunities.

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Notice Title

VMWare vSphere Foundation (VVF) Licences

Notice Description

NICE requires VMWare licensing products to replace our existing estate to the new model. Applications through CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74fd773b-f634-49ba-bcaf-03a004fa8dcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f000998f-c570-4bbb-9a8c-2860d9150126
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,944 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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