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VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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23 Jan 2025 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, facilitated by BlueLight Commercial. The contract titled "VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police" falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000) and pertains to the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with an award date of 19th December 2024, followed by the contract period running from 22nd December 2024 to 21st December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a Crown Commercial Framework, with a contract value of £578,060.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those providing virtualisation software and infrastructure management services. SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted for this opportunity, but larger businesses with established capabilities in software and information systems, especially those experienced in providing services to public sector clients, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, BlueLight Commercial, indicates a focus on well-established vendors who can ensure reliable and scalable solutions for critical public safety infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police

Notice Description

This is notice of 7 Forces Commercial Services award of the provision of new VM Ware VM Ware Enterprise Order (VEO) upon expiry of the current agreement. VM Ware is a solution that allows the hosting of multiple servers in a 'virtual' way; limiting the number of physical servers required and providing agile access for remote management of infrastructure. The VM Ware VEO has been facilitated by BlueLight Commercial on for Policing and the Fire Service. BlueLight Commercial have awarded the provision of this VEO to an approved Value Added Reseller via a Crown Commercial Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b70ee7-bd63-4054-b64d-16c47304fe4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc3b5a4-0690-4bd6-8576-7e4eec3f03e9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£578,060 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,060 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2027 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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