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VMWare VVF vSphere

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in Chesterfield, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of VMWare VVF vSphere licences. This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted with a limited competition, below-threshold request for quotes, and has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The contract commenced on 8 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 8 May 2028. The total value of the contract is £37,753.20 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £45,303.84. This completed contract represents the procurement stage of award.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in supplying software packages and information systems. Smaller enterprises with a focus on providing quality solutions at competitive pricing could find similar opportunities as Chesterfield Borough Council actively engages in limited competitions for contracts that are below the procurement threshold. Companies that can offer tailored solutions or have expertise relevant to government needs in software licensing stand a good chance of success in seeking similar opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare VVF vSphere

Notice Description

This is a contract details notice for the provision of Supply of VMWare VVF vSphere licences for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a below threshold request for quotes. The total contract value is a maximum of PS37,753.20 excl. VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a12c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059299-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,753 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 8 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chesterfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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