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VMware Software Licences

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

13 Jun 2025 at 15:07

Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire VMware Software Licences in collaboration with The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The industry category is software package and information systems, specifically focusing on VMware licences. The process covers locations in Shrewsbury and Oswestry, within the UKG22 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement has moved through several stages, with the award and contract being active as of 13th June 2025. The tender process followed an open competition method, and the contract is valued at £138,559 for a period from 13th July 2025 to 12th July 2028.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those that focus on software package solutions and license management. SMEs like Tet Limited have been successful in being awarded the contract, demonstrating that similar-sized companies with expertise in providing competitive pricing for software licences could find significant opportunities in similar public sector procurements. The procurement strategy, emphasising open competition and the award criteria based on lowest cost, favours businesses that can deliver cost-effective solutions while meeting the stated requirements.

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Notice Title

VMware Software Licences

Notice Description

Vmware Licences for The Shrewsbury & Telford Hopsital NHS Trust & The Robert Jones Agnus Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032379-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,466 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

THE ROBERT JONES AND AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Paul Adams
Contact Email
paul.adams11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07738858330

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

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