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VMware VCF License Renewal

Bedford Borough Council

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05 Jun 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the renewal of its VMware VCF License over a period of approximately three years, intended to support and maintain efficient ICT cloud solutions within the council. The procurement falls under the "License management software package" industry category, with the process classified as a framework direct award under the Crown Commercial Service RM6309 framework, Lot 3 (Software). The location of interest for this procurement is within the UK region of UKH24. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 21st May 2026. It employs a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, and Bytes Software Services Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £180,068.28.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering expertise in ICT cloud solutions. Given the award criteria focused predominantly on price, companies that can deliver competitive pricing while offering robust software support are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The engagement under an established framework like the Crown Commercial Service allows businesses to secure contracts expediently and ensures governmental compliance, ultimately aiding in business growth by accessing defined public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMware VCF License Renewal

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of VMware VCF License Renewal for a total period of approximately 3 years for Bedford Borough Councils VMware VCF Software. This will support and maintain efficient and effective ICT cloud solutions across the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for a single service provider for the provision and delivery of VMware VCF and vSAN Licensing VMware for a total period of approximately 3 years for Bedford Borough Councils VMware VCF Software. This will support and maintain efficient and effective ICT cloud solutions across the Council. The Council will operate between 350-400 licences during this period.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6309 - Lot 3 (Software). The award has been made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement and the applicable call-off procedures. The Council has determined that the selected supplier is capable of meeting the requirements of the contract in line with the framework criteria and has undertaken an assessment of its requirements and concluded that a direct award is appropriate under the framework rules. The use of a direct award represents value for money and is in accordance with the framework guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053489-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£180,068 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bytes Software Services Limited

Further Information

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