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VMWare Licences and Maintenance

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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24 Jul 2018 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "VMWare Licences and Maintenance" is conducted by The University of Birmingham, focusing on software package and information systems within the goods category. The tender is complete, with a procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period concluded on 27 July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018, lasting until 31 July 2019. The contract value amounts to £141,157.39, with a minimum value of £134,294.79, based in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capacities, given the nature of the procurement method. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and reliable service in software licensing are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Licences and Maintenance

Notice Description

VMWare Licence Subscription and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c67ab5ec-75b8-434d-9fe3-b99a25f073b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55255e0f-5d9b-43f5-a838-3f529f85b297
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£141,157 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,294 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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