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VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "VM Support and Maintenance Licensing 2026" was conducted by Wirral Borough Council, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender underwent a further competition via Crown Commercial Services TPAS2 - RM6098 Lot 3. The contract is valued at £168,167.05 and covers the period from 4th February 2026 to 3rd February 2027. The award phase is complete, with Softcat PLC identified as the supplier. The tender was categorised under goods and is relevant for businesses based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for large enterprises engaged in delivering IT services and support. The requirement for comprehensive support and maintenance licensing offers growth prospects for firms with expertise in software solutions and consultancy. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this specific procurement process, larger companies with established capabilities in the IT sector, particularly those familiar with government and public sector contracts, stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026

Notice Description

VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026 Additional information: Further Competition via Crown Commercial Services TPAS2 - RM6098 Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e56815b-fcd5-40e0-a009-dabb589fe2d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e54d94f-8885-4d6a-85d7-40cbe9cd4b85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,167 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,167 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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