Award

GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) involved the direct award of a contract to CDW Limited for "GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal." This tender, classified under the IT services category, covers the procurement of VMware hypervisor licenses and technical support, crucial for maintaining existing hypervisor technology. The procurement was formally awarded on 1st July 2025, with the award notice published on 12th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a value of £89,000. While the buying organization operates from Manchester, this contract impacts a wide geographical range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and multiple European regions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies skilled in IT services, particularly those capable of providing consultancy, software development, and technical support related to VMware technologies. While this specific tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale IT firms, like the awarded supplier CDW Limited, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Participation in these opportunities can provide access to significant public sector engagements, enhancing reputation and allowing for potential geographic expansion.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal

Notice Description

This procurement is for VMware hypervisor licenses and technical support to allow GMCA maintain the hypervisor technology currently in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed29965-6e32-4898-8aa7-5592076bc38f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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