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The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence

NHS Shared Business Services

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services procured software-related services for the United Kingdom: the appointment of a single supplier to provide VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware VDefend and associated recovery solutions. The requirement covers the provision of VMware software licences and related recovery capability, within the software package and information systems category. The buying organisation is NHS Shared Business Services, based in Salford, England. The procurement is classified as a services requirement and is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The single-supplier structure makes this relevant to software licensing specialists, VMware partners, infrastructure providers and suppliers able to support recovery solutions for NHS-related operations across the UK.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. NHS Shared Business Services used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with bids closing on 22 June 2026 at 18:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC on 20 July 2026 for £439,545.48 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 23 July 2026 to 22 July 2029. One supplier was appointed to provide the VMware licensing and associated recovery solutions. The recorded procurement value and awarded value are the same. The process was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the available award information identifies the selected supplier and contract value but does not set out separate quality or price weightings.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it demonstrates established demand from NHS Shared Business Services for enterprise VMware licensing and connected recovery solutions. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability in VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware VDefend, together with the technical expertise to design, supply and support associated recovery solutions. The single-supplier model indicates that the buyer values a provider able to take end-to-end responsibility rather than supplying isolated licences only. Relevant businesses include VMware licensing specialists, authorised or experienced technology partners, managed infrastructure providers and firms supporting resilient recovery environments. SMEs are expressly identified as suitable, so smaller suppliers with the required VMware capability and delivery capacity could be competitive through the relevant framework route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence

Notice Description

Appointment of a single supplier to provide the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware VDefend, and associated recovery solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d212e36a-22ef-4e4d-a3f9-556025906dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b9fd23-e8ee-443c-ad1e-a36363c87db4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£439,545 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,545 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 3-4 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
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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