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The Provision of VMware Software Subscription

Health and Safety Executive

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has successfully completed the procurement process for a VMware Software Subscription under a three-year contract valued at £318,712.68. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, involved a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, covers the provision of VMware Cloud Foundation 5 and is set to begin on 31st March 2026, extending until 30th March 2029. This award spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales, and was formally published as active on 3rd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, particularly those offering industry-specific software, networking solutions, and database management systems. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive support and maintenance services for large-scale software deployments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Given the focus on selective procurement and the involvement of a significant public sector organisation like the HSE, businesses with a strong track record of working with public authorities and familiarity with compliance in restricted procedures would be suitably positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of VMware Software Subscription

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was seeking to procure a subscription to include support and maintenance for VMware for a 36 month contract to be in place by the end of March 2026. HSE requires VMware Cloud Foundation 5 to licence for 604 cores.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5d4ac9f-d4ec-4929-a30b-0d7415149768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19ef67a-7095-4aba-a378-d74492777680
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,712 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,712 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 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
Health and Safety Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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