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VMware Licence Renewal

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the renewal of VMware Licences, with Softcat Plc awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £366,833 GBP, was signed on 27th April 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and was conducted using an open procedure within the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework. The main location for this tender is Livingston, region UKM78, with the contract set to last for 36 months.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale corporations involved in digital technology and software licensing. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions and services, particularly those possessing familiarity with frameworks like ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3), could benefit significantly. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities might arise, offering further avenues for firms to align themselves with public servicing needs, expand their client base, and enhance their market reputation.

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Notice Title

VMware Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Vmware Licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intends to renew its VMware Licences for a 36 month period. The contract will be awarded by way of a direct award under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555156
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
£366,833 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks 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
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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