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VMware Cloud Foundation

Financial Ombudsman Service

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, located in London, has completed the procurement process for "VMware Cloud Foundation" which focuses on acquiring VMware software licences, including maintenance and support. As a sub-central government public authority, the procurement falls under the IT services category, with Softcat PLC as the chosen supplier. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026 with an active status, having commenced on the same date and set to conclude on 20th October 2027. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition approach, below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process for services valued at £154,735.36 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Companies familiar with VMware software and capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and support services would be advantageous against similar tenders released by sub-central government authorities like the Financial Ombudsman Service. Large enterprises potentially stand to benefit from such contracts given the scale and expertise required to meet the procurement requirements efficiently. Engaging in these tenders not only offers substantial financial rewards but also assists in establishing robust connections within public authority sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware Cloud Foundation

Notice Description

Procurement of VMware software licences, including maintenance and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037883-2026
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

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
£154,735 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 2027 1-2 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
Financial Ombudsman Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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