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Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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21 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware." This procurement falls under the services category within the education sector. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited through an open procurement method, specifically utilising a direct award under the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the contract was signed on 24th June 2025. The project will be delivered at the University of Strathclyde's Learning & Teaching Building in Glasgow.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services and software maintenance to gain insights into public sector procurement activities. Companies with expertise in managing and maintaining software systems, particularly VMware solutions, could position themselves competitively for similar future tenders. Although this contract was awarded under a framework agreement, understanding the procurement processes and frameworks utilised by large educational institutions can provide strategic advantage to businesses looking to expand into the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware to Computacenter (UK) Limited via a direct award under the Scottish Government's single supplier framework Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Annual License & Maintenance for VMware to Computacenter (UK) Limited via a direct award under the Scottish Government's single supplier framework Software Value Added Re-seller (SVAR) Agreement, SP-21-034.

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806934
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537437
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£516,048 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Maureen McMillan
Contact Email
maureeen.mcmillan@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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