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VMWare

ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for VMware services within the IT services industry. This procurement, categorised under IT Consultancy, Software Development, Internet and Support services, was identified by the tender ID C344990. The location for service delivery is specified as UKJ11. This contract, valued at GBP 70,691.68, was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd. on 9th April 2025. The procurement method used was a 'limited' procedure, signifying an award without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the directive.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in VMware solutions. It signals potential future needs of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for similar IT services, making it relevant for companies looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public healthcare sector. Given the value and specificity of the contract, medium to large enterprises with a strong track record in IT services and support would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Moreover, such contracts can serve as valuable references that could open doors to additional public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

VMWare

Notice Description

VMware

Procurement Information

Awarded under framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05004d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014179-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,691 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sharon.zengeya@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Redlands
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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