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VMware Vcentre and Host Renewal

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has recently completed the procurement process for the renewal of VMware Vcentre and Host services, awarding the contract to Computacenter (UK) Limited. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 RM6098 framework, under Lot 3 for Software. Classified under the CPV code 48000000 for Software package and information systems, this procurement falls within the 'goods' category. The contract, valued at GBP 167,003.36, commenced on 28 March 2026 and will run until 27 March 2027. This opportunity is situated in England, with the buyer’s office located in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the tender suitability criteria. Through frameworks like the one utilised, businesses can streamline the bidding process, fostering more accessible competition and potential growth in the UK public sector ICT domain. Businesses capable of delivering robust software solutions or related services should actively monitor such tenders to expand their market presence and forge new partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Vcentre and Host Renewal

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for VMware Vcentre and Host Renewal to Computacenter (UK) Limited. This requirement has been procured via Further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products 2 RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 3 Software Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9f26c8e-4d68-4289-b171-88856aff6253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0410540e-2bb7-490b-872d-3b6c2bdd9eaf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£167,003 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,003 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
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
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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