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VMWare licenses

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jan 2025 at 09:46

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24 Jan 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation required VMWare licenses, which were procured via a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the contracting authority is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This award notice details the completion of the procurement process, with the tender closing on 20th January 2025 and the contract running from 24th January 2025 to 23rd January 2026. The classification for this procurement is under the industry category of License Management Software Package, identified by CPV code 48218000, with delivery in OX11 0QX. The procurement method used was limited, with the awarded contract valued at £39,137.28.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying license management software. Securing such a contract can significantly enhance the business profile and expand market presence. Companies like Phoenix Software Ltd, the awarded supplier, will handle the VMWare licenses provision, reflecting opportunities within the technology and software sectors. Businesses with competitive pricing strategies and robust software solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for VMWare Licenses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c7736a-1cd8-4f74-b7ba-7ec135be9f1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744ce93-dc6c-4856-8ebc-2f4fb2a33151
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,137 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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