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VMWare Cloud Foundation Licences

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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04 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), headquartered in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement process for VMWare Cloud Foundation Licences. This tender falls under the Social Protection category and involves purchasing services essential to maintain COPFS's existing VMware estate, such as compute virtualisation and networking, governed by Broadcom's subscription licensing. The process followed an open procedure, and the award has been completed with the contract signed on 21st May 2026. The procurement was managed under the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework, ensuring a cost-effective outcome with a contract value of £695,792.16.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those enterprises involved in cloud computing and virtualisation services. Although the contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, a large-scale company based in Sheffield, similar tenders in the future would be well-suited for medium to large businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive virtualisation solutions. Engaging in such government contracts can solidify a business's credibility and expand its market presence within the UK's public sector. Businesses aiming to compete should focus on delivering tailored solutions that align with subscription-based models as per industry trends.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VMWare Cloud Foundation Licences

Notice Description

VMware Cloud Foundation provides the core platform components required to operate COPFS's existing VMware estate, including compute virtualisation, storage, networking, and management capabilities, under Broadcom's revised subscription only licensing framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS requires the procurement of VMware Cloud Foundation subscription licences to support its on-premises virtualisation and private cloud environment following the expiry of the existing VMware Enterprise Licence Agreement in June 2026 (COPFS-2023-055). This procurement ensures continued access to vendor support, security updates and platform capabilities under Broadcom's revised subscription-based licensing model. The requirement is being fulfilled via the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 Framework, providing a compliant and efficient route to market and ensuring value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557235
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£695,792 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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