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Subscription VMWare vSphere

BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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05 Oct 2020 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the awarding of a contract titled "Subscription VMWare vSphere" by Blood Services South West, a notable buyer in the healthcare sector based in Bristol, England. The contract, which involves software support services, was awarded for £39,998 to Trustmarque Solutions Limited following a competitive quotation process. The tender period ended on 10 November 2019, while the contract is set to run from 5 December 2019 until 4 December 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of offering virtualisation solutions like VMWare, to engage with significant players in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the limited procurement method favours competitive quotes from various suppliers, allowing for diverse business entries while potentially stimulating growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Subscription VMWare vSphere

Notice Description

***Awarded contract*** Software subscription - 3 quote exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c695a173-e4cb-4bfc-985a-8b8813ecec30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70eae9a-75a2-4d7c-9f20-812d8278daad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,998 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2019 - 4 Dec 2020 1-2 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
BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
Rachael Carpenter
Contact Email
rachael.carpenter@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01179217245

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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