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VMWARE

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract to BlueLight Commercial for the provision of VMWare software, under a Service Level Agreement valid for three years. This contract focuses on the software package and information systems category. The procurement process concludes in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 23rd December 2024 to 22nd December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring streamlined execution. Noteworthy dates for the contract include an award date of 20th December 2024 and publication of the award notice on 14th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software provision, particularly those capable of fulfilling substantial service agreements over multiple years. Companies specialising in software packages and information systems stand to benefit from engaging with similar procurement processes. Large-scale enterprises such as BlueLight Commercial, which can manage extensive contracts and maintain stringent Service Level Agreements, are ideally positioned to compete in these tenders. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their market position and demonstrate their capability to deliver critical software services to government agencies and large public bodies.

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Notice Title

VMWARE

Notice Description

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has entered into a Service Level Agreement with Bluelight Commercial for the provision of VMWare. This agreement will be for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84584a0c-5595-4a2d-ae5d-57a32b55a1b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b03b952-2e89-4bcc-92d6-819b1cee6f7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£415,643 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,643 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2027 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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