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Nutanix Cloud Support and Maintenance

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Nutanix Cloud Support and Maintenance" contract was initiated by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The location for the contract's delivery is Stockport Council. The latest update indicates the procurement is in the award stage as of 6th August 2025. The procurement method was a direct award through the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, and the contract, valued at £423,747.38, was awarded to CDW Ltd. This contract is set to run for a duration of 600 days, from 31st July 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consultation, software development, and support, as it revolves around maintaining and supporting existing IT infrastructure. Large IT firms with experience in managing cloud solutions, similar to CDW Ltd, would find this scope suitable due to the scale and specific technical competencies required. Such engagements can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing capabilities in working with government entities and contributing to long-term contracts. Companies looking to expand their business dealings with regional authorities in the UK should consider mechanisms similar to the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework, offering tailored, competitive advantages without a prior advertisement of competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nutanix Cloud Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Stockport Council procured a software support and maintenance contract on our existing Nutanix solution. This will last until the solution goes end of life in March '27.

Procurement Information

Direct Award through the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework - SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411/03

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046671-2025
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

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
£423,747 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
PHILIP STEPHENS
Contact Email
philip.stephens@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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