VMware VCF License Renewal

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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

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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: Award

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 20 May 20261 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BEDFORD
Postcode: MK42 9AP
Post Town: 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

Further Information

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