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VSPHERE FOUNDATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "VSPHERE FOUNDATION" was conducted by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. This project falls under the "goods" industry category and involves the acquisition of a license management software package, as specified by the CPV code 48218000. The buying organisation operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition. The tender has reached the contract award stage, with an active contract period from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2027. The contract, valued at £35,202.56, was signed on 13th November 2025 and published on the Find a Tender service on 19th January 2026. The geographical region for this contract is the South West of England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and IT services, like CDW LIMITED, the supplier awarded the contract. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering complex software products and experience in working with public authorities would be well-suited for such contracts. With the procurement using a direct approach, businesses that have established relationships and proven track records in the specific sector with public entities may enhance their chances of successful bidding in similar future opportunities. This type of contract is an excellent example of how businesses in the technology sector can expand their footprint in the public domain by aligning their capabilities with the specific needs of the procuring authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VSPHERE FOUNDATION

Notice Description

VCF-VSP-FND-1Y-?DM - VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION (until 11/01/2027)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004497-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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