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11 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Torquay, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a software contract titled "COR26018 VMWARE26." This procurement, focused on acquiring VMware software for corporate IT systems, falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The procurement method employed was "limited," involving a below-threshold limited competition. The award stage for this contract was reached on 11th June 2026, with the contract period running from 19th April 2026 to 18th April 2029. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, a large company based in Pocklington, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating within the IT and software domains, especially those that provide or have expertise with VMware solutions and corporate software systems. Companies similar to Phoenix Software Ltd, which are equipped to supply specialised IT software solutions, would find this type of procurement particularly conducive to business growth. Engaging in such contracts with public sector bodies like Torbay Council allows businesses to expand their market presence in governmental sectors and develop long-standing relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

COR26018 VMWARE26

Notice Description

VMware software contract for Corporate IT Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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