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VMWare 3 Years Upfront

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2024 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed the procurement process for a three-year upfront renewal of VMware services for their server infrastructure. This contract, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is valued at £54,887.04. The contract covers services to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom and is backed by the hardware upgrades already performed to optimize VMware’s platform. The procurement was carried out under an exemption method, with key dates including the tender period end date on 9th September 2024, and the contract period from 20th September 2024 to 19th September 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering virtualization and server infrastructure solutions. The nature of the procurement makes it well-suited for SMEs, providing a growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises that can deliver robust, reliable server solutions. By winning such contracts, businesses can secure recurring revenue over a multi-year period and establish a foothold in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

VMWare 3 Years Upfront

Notice Description

VMware, Virtualization platform running Wealden's server infrastructure. The hardware upgrades performed in were optimized for VMware's platform. Renewing VMware ensures that these hardware investments are fully utilized. The three-year renewal period will cover the lifespan of the current hardware, ensuring that your server estate remains robust and reliable for the foreseeable future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0be75ea-7fee-4487-b915-6f843175e340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0014dfad-628a-484c-912e-d0b213f48bb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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