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VMware Cloud Foundation

British Library

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority, has completed the tender process for the procurement of VMware Cloud Foundation services. The contract entails the provision of 72 licences over a span from January 2026 to January 2029, with PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED selected as the supplier. The procurement was conducted via a below-threshold limited competition method, and the contract is valued at £42,260.40, with a gross amount of £50,712.48. The establishment is situated in London, UK, with the contracting process reaching its award and contract stages as of 19 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library service technologies and cloud infrastructure management. Companies with expertise in software provisioning, particularly those equipped to offer scalable cloud solutions, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The contract with PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in York, underscores the demand for experienced firms capable of delivering technological services efficiently to central government agencies. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector may find similar opportunities to demonstrate their value and capability in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Cloud Foundation

Notice Description

VMware Cloud Foundation 72 licneces Jan 26 to Jan 29

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025076-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 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
British Library
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

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