Award

Provision of Total Technology Solutions

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award stage of its procurement process, titled "Provision of Total Technology Solutions," which falls within the industry category of project management software packages. This contract, valued at £39,530.88, covers the delivery of the VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION 1-YEAR CONTRACT and is set to operate from 21 November 2024 until 12 November 2025 across England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is 'selective' through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for the process included a tender period ending on 20 November 2024 and the award notice published on 23 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's selectivity and alignment with SME suitability. Businesses specialising in technology solutions, specifically those providing project management software packages, could find lucrative opportunities within this contract. The awarded supplier, CDW Ltd, exemplifies successful participation and serves as a testament to the competitive landscape and potential for other businesses to thrive in similar procurement processes with the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as a buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Total Technology Solutions

Notice Description

VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION 1-YEAR CONTRACT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-946369c5-8abe-4788-8d29-ca69150273c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ad9d22-f365-46c5-bea9-616efca4eb9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,530 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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