Award

VMware Software

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 12:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the procurement of "VMware Software" by Stroud District Council has reached the Award stage. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically focusing on the software package and information systems industry, classified under CPV code 48000000. Stroud District Council, based in Ebley Mill, Stroud, Gloucestershire (postcode GL5 4UB), serves as the buying organisation. The contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC on 14th July 2025, with the subsequent contract period running from 15th July 2025 to 14th July 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to £34,854 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities specifically suited for large organisations operating within the software and technology sectors, given the nature of the framework agreement. Although not tailored towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies experienced in providing comprehensive software solutions could greatly benefit from this procurement. Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for growth and the ability to leverage existing frameworks to expand business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Software

Notice Description

Contract award notice only - call off from a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5d84dc2-3155-49a3-9034-a5daddff9fb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62caaeb-253a-4ca1-8b8d-37092a834c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£34,854 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 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
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jo Spain
Contact Email
jo.spain@stroud.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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