The Provision of VMware Software Subscription

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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

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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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period: 30 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BOOTLE
Postcode: L20 7HS
Post Town: 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 LIMTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19ef67a-7095-4aba-a378-d74492777680
3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05146739-ddac-4ce2-a8d7-277b1c3b5c3c

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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