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VM Ware Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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13 May 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "VM Ware Support," which falls under the industry category of software support services (CPV code: 72261000). This tender, initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has an award value of £229,819.20. The tender period concluded on 15th February 2021, and the contract is slated to run from 22nd February 2021 to 21st February 2024, servicing locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in software support, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive support services for VMware products. Suppliers with a robust understanding of enterprise software solutions and customer service can leverage this framework agreement to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio. The stakes encompass not just fulfilling contract obligations but also building long-term relationships with a prominent public sector body, which can lead to further business opportunities.

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Notice Title

VM Ware Support

Notice Description

Licence - support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e149823-113c-4201-8b2e-cea0b2389d40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e729639-4e23-499f-8ec3-518cc0892856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,819 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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