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VMware for Manchester Blood Centre

BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST

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12 Jul 2019 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Blood Services South West, seeking the provision of VMware licences for a 12-month period, with a total contract value of £32,624.88. This contract, which falls under the software package and information systems category, was awarded on 29th November 2018 and is active until 4th December 2019. The procurement was conducted using a direct method under a single tender action, which was below the threshold requiring wider competition. The contract's delivery addresses span multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender represents an opportunity for software solution providers, particularly those with expertise in VMware technologies, to expand their business reach and establish partnerships with public health organisations. Companies with a strong service offering in software development, support, and licensing are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with organisations like Blood Services South West can also enhance visibility within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

VMware for Manchester Blood Centre

Notice Description

***Awarded contract*** Provision of VMware licences for 12 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a245af1-7005-4c8c-a33a-7cbadd432d3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£32,624 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 4 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
Rachael Carpenter
Contact Email
rachael.carpenter@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01179217245

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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