Award

CA15088 - ESNEFT2376 - VMware Software licencing for the ESNEFT Infrastructure Environment

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT

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29 Jan 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of VMware virtualisation software under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. This contract, valued at £2,395,530, is set to commence on 3rd March 2025 and end on 1st March 2030. The procurement falls under the category of IT software packages and was conducted using an open procedure. Key locations include the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the award published on 29th January 2025, and the tender period ended on 3rd January 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in virtualisation technologies. As the contract spans five years with potential extensions, SMEs focusing on IT solutions for healthcare environments would find this opportunity beneficial for long-term growth. The designated supplier, Phoenix Software Ltd, indicates a preference for experienced providers in the sector, potentially guiding other businesses on the standards and capabilities required to compete effectively in similar public procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15088 - ESNEFT2376 - VMware Software licencing for the ESNEFT Infrastructure Environment

Notice Description

Invitation to Offer for the Supply of VMware virtualization software. VMware software enables the running of virtual computers on physical computers to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a 5-year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month, (provisional start date 3rd March 2025). This procurement is to be conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/ To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15088. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15088 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9753eee-b965-44c3-872f-d8a1c4505195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f210ec-4b0c-4f8e-8f0f-ae0402b132df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,395,530 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 5PD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Bixley
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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