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VMWare VSphere Server Licensing Call-Off Agreement

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "VMWare VSphere Server Licensing Call-Off Agreement" has been concluded by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, United Kingdom, under the regional code UKD71. The contract's primary focus is on software package and information systems within the goods category, specifically for the renewal of VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing. This process was conducted through a direct award, bypassing a prior call for competition, within the NHS Shared Business Services Framework SBS10510 - Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement, tagged with completion status, was awarded on 3rd July 2026 to Phoenix Software Limited. The contract, valued at £384,312.72, was signed on the same date, and no options were available for other bids as it was a limited tender process.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software systems, who can directly align with regional or local authority needs without competing in a conventional tender process. Large enterprises like Phoenix Software Limited, currently the active contract holder, would find themselves well-suited for such opportunities given their capability to fulfil specific digital workplace needs quickly and efficiently. The direct award approach, within the scope of the NHS framework, offers a streamlined pathway for qualified businesses to engage with governmental bodies for substantial contracts without customary procurement competition. This environment is particularly conducive to firms with established frameworks and agreements in place.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare VSphere Server Licensing Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

Renewal of VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of VMWare Cloud Foundation (VCF) Licensing agreement

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NHS Shared Business Services Framework SBS10510 - Digital Workplace Solutions 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062843-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,312 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks 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
HALTON 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
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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