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VMWare Maintenance

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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28 Mar 2018 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for VMWare Maintenance, which involved a direct tender for software package and information systems valued at £45,740.14. The procurement was initiated on 30th June 2015 and the contract commenced on 20th June 2017, lasting until 20th June 2020. The contracting authority, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 2TT, England), awarded the contract to Prolinx Computer Systems Limited, following a single tender action below the threshold.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in software services and maintenance, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Competing for contracts like this can help such businesses grow by expanding their client base and demonstrating their capabilities in software solutions for educational institutions. The completion of this contract may also lead to future opportunities as the buyer may seek additional services related to their IT infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Maintenance

Notice Description

VMWare Licence Subscription and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0e964ad-199e-4b06-a8c8-98fdc8a659c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba1cdab-15ca-4859-bca1-2ca4f096b02e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
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
£45,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2017 - 20 Jun 2020 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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