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VMware Licenses, Support and Maintenance.

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process titled "VMware Licenses, Support and Maintenance," classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement was a selective process, utilising a call-off from Lot 3 of the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098). The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd on 8th October 2025, with a contract period from 19th October 2025 to 18th October 2026, covering the North East region in the United Kingdom. The value of the contract is £78,819.84. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been set to conclude its tender period on 26th September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software and IT systems to access government contracts, particularly those capable of providing licensing, support, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find suitable opportunities under such frameworks, although this particular process is complete. The renewal and maintenance of VMware licenses demand expertise in virtualisation products, making it ideal for businesses with a background in providing comprehensive IT solutions and support. Engaging in these frameworks not only supports growth through consistent government contracts but also strengthens relationships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

VMware Licenses, Support and Maintenance.

Notice Description

The Council wishes to renew the current VMware Licenses, Support and Maintenance. The above requirement will be called off from Lot 3 - Software of the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2741616-338c-437e-97a7-ad09c24e20b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4cb0fd6-6e32-4c10-8ead-38fcae7a543b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£78,819 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,819 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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