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VMware licensing upgrade - Education & Corporate

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jul 2021 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Clackmannanshire Council is conducting a tender process for a VMware licensing upgrade targeting the IT software and system management industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period commencing on 30 July 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The contract, awarded to boxxe Limited for a total value of £299,536.46, involves critical tasks such as reviewing licensing reports and securing cost-effective support for software licences to be valid for sale within Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software packages, particularly those offering network management software services and professional consulting. Companies capable of providing necessary licensing solutions within the specified timeframe, as well as offering additional professional services, are well-positioned to compete in this market. The focus on sustainability and potential fluctuations in demand also suggests a dynamic environment where adaptable suppliers could thrive.

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Notice Title

VMware licensing upgrade - Education & Corporate

Notice Description

1.Review the attached licence report (Clacks_IB_Report.xls) showing licences in support to 31/3/2022 as well as those out of support.2.Identify the most cost-effective route to secure pricing for support for all licences to 31st March 2026, acknowledging our demand will remain static with any changes in demand from our Education or Corporate usage are likely to be compensated by a rise or fall in demand from the other.3.Licences supplied must be valid for sale within Scotland, using appropriate distribution channels and supported by VMware.4.As a separate item, provide the cost for 4 days professional services which may or may not be utilised as required, over the course of the contract term to review usage and inform the likely costs after this initial contract term which would terminate on 31st March 2026.For special pricing contact Graham Todd Territory Account Executive, Scotland - UK Commercial gtodd@vmware.com Mobile: 07985337451

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422209
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48781000 - System management software package

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,536 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Contact Name
Administration Department, Finance & Business Support, Finance & Corporate Governance, Finance and Procurement, IT Services, Procurement, Procurement Department, Purchasing, Scottish Government Procurement, Transport Strategy and Analysis
Contact Email
alice.thomson@glasgow.ac.uk, jonathan.inglis@transport.gov.scot, leighanne.fleming@forestry.gov.scot, north.procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, wendy.ukwu@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 131 370 5250, +44 1382207100, +44 1382386811, +44 1412420133, +44 1412727100, +44 1413302834, +44 1620827827, +44 1786289070, +44 3000676100, 01369 708687

Buyer Location

Locality
GOLSPIE
Postcode
KW10 6UB
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

A1 VERMIN CONTROL AND DEER MANAGEMENT

AECOM

ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION

BOXXE

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

CITROEN

D & K LAFFERTY

DAVID RITCHIE & SONS

HARVEY NASH

INTERNET CREATION

LORIEN RESOURCING

OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS

R K MCHARDY

ROLAND MCMEEKEN

SKILLFLUENCE

SYCHEM

TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA

VENESKY BROWN

WATERS

WHY RESEARCH

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