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VMware vSphere Licences

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This tender, titled "VMware vSphere Licences," pertains to the goods sector, specifically under social protection services. The procurement was completed on 24th February 2021 through an open procedure, which allowed for competitive bidding. The award was made to Softcat plc for a total value of £58,013, covering a one-year subscription for VMware vSphere Licences, with delivery locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly relevant for companies specialising in software solutions and IT services, especially those with experience in government contracts. Firms that can provide software licenses or related services will find this an advantageous chance to align with public sector needs. The procurement has indicated a successful competitive environment, suggesting a potential for future contracts, especially for businesses positioned within frameworks such as the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller framework.

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Notice Title

VMware vSphere Licences

Notice Description

VMware vSphere Licences on 1 year subscription

Lot Information

Lot 1

VMware vSphere licences on 12 month subscription procured through the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller framework.. This is a direct award under the Scottish Government Software Value Added Reseller framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407863
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£58,013 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ruth Wildgoose
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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