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VMWare Licence Service

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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27 Jan 2023 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of VMWare Licence Service. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £324,000. The contract period is from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, North West, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide software-related services. Businesses operating in the IT governance and cyber essentials sector may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract awarded to Redcentric presents a growth opportunity for businesses providing support and maintenance for VMWare infrastructure. Interested parties should visit the University of Central Lancashire's website for more information.

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Notice Title

VMWare Licence Service

Notice Description

Support and maintenance agreement in place to cover VMWare infrastructure, as part of IT governance and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2fb43d9-3572-49fc-b925-0e4bc3ca8d14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2db437-f89f-4172-b19c-ade758c24a17
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Graham Fox
Contact Email
gfox2@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDCENTRIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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