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title: "Software Service"
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# Software Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05b1b68c-1c58-4888-9a36-a2df3425fb4e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Newcastle University, which initiated a tender for a software service titled "Software Service" to upgrade their VMWARE VSPHERE 6 product. This procurement falls under the category of network management software services and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 19 December 2016, and the contract period lasted from 20 December 2016 to 22 December 2016. The awarded contract was valued at £259,337, and was completed successfully, with the award notice published on 13 January 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focused on network management solutions. Companies with expertise in virtualisation technologies and a capacity to provide upgrades or maintenance for software products similar to VMWARE would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity, as the procurement indicated suitability for such entities.

## Notice

ACADEMIC UPGRADE: VMWARE VSPHERE 6 ENTERPRISE PLUS TO VSPHERE 6 WITH OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE PLUS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33819a3c-4186-40d9-96a3-92294191083f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 22 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,337 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33819a3c-4186-40d9-96a3-92294191083f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33819a3c-4186-40d9-96a3-92294191083f
  13th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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