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THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD

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27 Jan 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing Association has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard support and licensing. The contract, titled "THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD," falls under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48218000). This award was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 - Software. The procurement process ended on 20 December 2024, with the contract awarded on 23 January 2025. The service will commence on 1 February 2025 and run until 31 January 2028. The project covers various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with Together Housing Association's main office located in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT software, particularly in license management and support services. The awarded contract of approximately £196,387.68 was secured by Ultima Business Solutions, indicating the potential lucrative nature of such agreements. Businesses suited for similar tenders would include well-established IT service providers with a focus on virtualisation software and a robust support structure. This procurement showcases the need for reliable and comprehensive service providers capable of handling large-scale, multi-region projects, appealing to businesses looking to expand their footprint in the software and IT services sector.

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Notice Title

THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD

Notice Description

It is Together Housings intention to enter into an Agreement with an organisation for 3 Years to undertake VMware VSphere 8 Standard Support & Licensing with the purpose of providing the license and support agreement, Together housing Association have a requirement for the service due to the expiry of the existing licensing and support agreement. The winning bidder is to be available to commence with duties as to the agreement entered from 01 February 2025. The programme of work / necessity schedule will be agreed with the lead Contact at Together Housing upon contract award. This further competition is being conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 - Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f1f3c28-2ae9-4ebf-bba3-e422134fb40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51eac94d-be1d-4ae3-89e3-8215e2360d87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,387 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 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
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Laura Gordon
Contact Email
laura.gordon@togetherhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
07720968401

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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