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VMWare Cloud on AWS Service 1 year subscription

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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06 Feb 2025 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for a one-year subscription to VMware Cloud on AWS Service, classified under Network Management Software Services (CPV: 72511000). This service covers the period from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2026. The procurement was conducted through a limited method due to the unique provision by VMware International Unlimited Company ("Broadcom"). The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of the directive. The contract was awarded on 9th January 2025, with a total value of £175,786.82, and the service will be delivered to regions within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cloud services industry to engage in future similar procurements, particularly those specialising in network management and cloud services. Companies with expertise in providing specialised software solutions and those capable of managing exclusive services can benefit from understanding the procurement landscape and the unique requirements set by governmental bodies such as the ONS. The streamlined procurement method indicates the potential for suppliers who can offer exclusive or highly specialised services to secure government contracts without the need for extensive competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Cloud on AWS Service 1 year subscription

Notice Description

VMWare Cloud on AWS Service 1 year subscription 10.01.2025- 09.01.2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

VMWare Cloud on AWS Service 1 year subscription 10.01.2025- 09.01.2026

Procurement Information

The software can only be supplied by a particular economic operator. VMware International Unlimited Company ("Broadcom") are the only provider for this service as a result of their buy-out of VMware, therefore there are no competitors for this host. Public Contract Regulations, Section 32, Sub-section (2)(b) (ii) applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,786 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.green@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMWARE INTERNATIONAL UNLIMITED (BROADCOM

Further Information

Notice URLs

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