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The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence" was conducted by N H S Shared Business Services. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems category, involved the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a value of GBP 439,545.48, is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed, with the contract running from 23rd July 2026 to 22nd July 2029. The deadline for tender submission was 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software and IT services. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, highlighting potential collaboration for IT firms interested in providing similar software solutions in future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the suitability criteria, thus offering an attractive avenue for SMEs to expand their clientele and portfolio in the public sector.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b9fd23-e8ee-443c-ad1e-a36363c87db4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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