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21 085 Contract for the provision of 20 vRealize Cloud universal licences

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2022 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Council, which has issued a tender titled "21 085 Contract for the provision of 20 vRealize Cloud universal licences". This falls under the information systems industry category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method is selective, operating as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3. The tender period ended on 2nd December 2021 and the awarded contract commenced on 1st February 2022, with a total value of £330,241, scheduled to last until 1st February 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in cloud management and software services, particularly those specialising in SaaS solutions. Companies that have experience with VMware products or cloud infrastructure services would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. With Cheshire East Council as the contracting authority, there is potential for ongoing engagement in the public sector, driving growth for suppliers able to meet the technical requirements and service standards expected for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21 085 Contract for the provision of 20 vRealize Cloud universal licences

Notice Description

Cheshire East on behalf of Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) have a requirement for vRealize Cloud Universal on an annual subscription basis. VMware vRealize Suite is a cloud management solution which integrates VMware vRealize Cloud Management products that together provide automation, operations, log analytics, and lifecycle management for VMWare estate across both public and private cloud platforms. This is a SaaS based service where VMWare themselves will be maintaining and managing the system on behalf of the councils. Awarded after mini competition under CCS framework RM6068 Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e59e05e-ed75-4ff8-98f1-7b0e53313b5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£330,241 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,241 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 3-4 years
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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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