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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire recently awarded a contract for the provision of VMWare Licences for the period from July 2026 to June 2027. The procurement process was conducted as a direct award without competition, as it was below the threshold. PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, a large supplier based in York, was the successful bidder. The contract, valued at £44,155.44, began on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2027. The software package is designated for delivery within the region of UKF3, United Kingdom, and falls under the category of goods, specifically software package and information systems.

This tender creates opportunities for IT businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering VMWare or similar licensing. Companies able to supply such software packages to public authorities like the Police and Crime Commissioner can find valuable growth opportunities. This contract also highlights the relevance of maintaining competitive offerings for direct awards under procurement regulations. Any business with the capacity to match pricing and meet the software needs of public entities could potentially compete in similar future tenders, especially if they focus on the sub-central government sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

VMWare Licences July 26 - June 27

Notice Description

Provision of VMWare Licences for the period of July 26 to June 27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£44,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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