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VMware License

NHS Blood and Transplant

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of VMware Cloud Foundation License has been concluded by NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of software supply services and has a total value of GBP 2,070,800.78. The award for this contract was issued on 29th April 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 4th March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage, with Softcat plc as the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for companies involved in software supply and associated services. The structured framework agreement implies that businesses equipped to handle selective procurement processes, particularly in software provisioning, could position themselves advantageously. While large enterprises like Softcat plc have secured this opportunity, SMEs are also deemed suitable for such tenders, provided they can deliver the required services. Companies with a focus on scalability and speciality in software supply would find competing in similar future tenders beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware License

Notice Description

Provision of VMware Cloud Foundation License

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2d24176-8ce2-4480-b5ff-f0e70affe478
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ddec-6545-43d6-9c4f-c149b3874e75
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,070,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,070,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 2-3 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
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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