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Softcat VMWare Cloud

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED

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20 May 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, has successfully awarded a contract for the "Softcat VMWare Cloud" project. The procurement process follows a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, indicating it was executed through a streamlined approach. This tender relates to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract was signed on 18 May 2026 and spans from 21 May 2026 to 30 March 2029. The completed procurement stage involved services valued at £129,361 (gross amount £155,234), with delivery set across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in cloud solutions and support. Large-scale IT service providers such as Softcat PLC, based in Marlow, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, providing an impetus for business growth through sustained government engagements. Companies interested in public authority projects can consider similar competitive tenders to expand their presence in the public sector, leveraging specialised expertise to meet specific procurement needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Softcat VMWare Cloud

Notice Description

VMWare Cloud Foundation for 3 years to end March 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£129,361 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20265 days ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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