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VMware renewal 2022

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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05 Aug 2022 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has completed the procurement process for the "VMware renewal 2022" contract, which involved providing VMware support over a six-month contract term. This process was initiated through a limited procurement method, characterised as a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract value was £82,847.52, with the contract period running from November 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The tender period concluded on July 6, 2022, with the award date recorded as July 13, 2022, for this procurement in the software and information systems industry, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and IT support, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing similar services. Companies with experience in competitive procurement and knowledge of cloud-based technologies would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can offer innovative support solutions, as demonstrated in the recent award to Specialist Computer Centres Plc.

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Notice Title

VMware renewal 2022

Notice Description

VMware support on a 6-month contract term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb8e2643-6167-4d89-8631-bfbcaf86583f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7723cf5c-2c4e-46d0-997b-a909a47b50a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,847 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,847 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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