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CPU 7527 Purchase of VMWare software licenses

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has awarded a direct procurement contract for the "Purchase of VMWare software licenses" (CPU 7527) in the industry category of license management software packages. The total value of the contract is £34,275.84, and it spans from 26 January 2025 to 24 January 2028. The procurement process was completed with Boxxe, a large-scale supplier, under a direct award method. The tender encompasses services within the IT sector and targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specifically. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in software or IT services to engage with large-scale government contracts. Given the focus on VMWare software licenses, companies with expertise in IT solutions, software licensing, and management services would have been well-positioned to compete. Participation in such contracts can lead to business growth through substantial revenue generation, credibility in the public sector, and potential for long-term partnerships with government entities such as Nottingham City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7527 Purchase of VMWare software licenses

Notice Description

Purchase of VMWare software licences for the period 23/01/2025 - 22/01/2028 by Purchase Order.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d78bd4f7-5fe5-4605-8092-159466eae754
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291b0d2-e8d1-4e04-9281-516ee1665363
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2028 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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