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VMWare Support and maintenance

BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2021 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking support and maintenance services for VMWare licenses. This contract falls within the services category and is classified under "License management software development services." The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was concluded by the end date of the tender period on 24th February 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £29,671.60, became active on 28th February 2021 and spans from 1st March 2021 to 1st March 2022, with deliveries to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services and IT support, particularly those skilled in licensing management. Companies that focus on software solutions and consultancy will find this procurement an ideal chance to forge relationships with a prominent healthcare organisation, thereby expanding their service offering in the public sector. Smaller firms may also be encouraged to compete provided they meet the necessary qualifications for such government contracts.

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Notice Title

VMWare Support and maintenance

Notice Description

VMWare Licence, Support and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bf0eed8-a7c1-4798-b819-c59e46cf9895
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6706040f-4832-45b3-ac9f-526eb55e26e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,671 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 1-2 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
BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R-COM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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