---
title: "University of Southampton - Direct Award for the Provision of VMware ELA Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2021-04-22"
---

# University of Southampton - Direct Award for the Provision of VMware ELA Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6.json)

## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process for the direct award of VMware Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) licenses, valued at £421,437. The contract period is from 1st May 2021 to 30th April 2024, with the procurement being classified under software-related services. This process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the SUPC SLRA Framework. The tender was published on 22nd April 2021, marking the end of the tender period on the same day.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software-related services, particularly those providing licensing solutions. Businesses that can supply VMware licenses or similar software solutions may find this a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolios and establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution like the University of Southampton.

## Notice

VMware ELA Licenses from 01st May 2021 to 30th April 2024. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC SLRA Framework (Lot 3 - VMware).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215901e8-bd98-478a-b3ee-c76cbd7d25f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £421,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £421,437 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215901e8-bd98-478a-b3ee-c76cbd7d25f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215901e8-bd98-478a-b3ee-c76cbd7d25f6
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07827452-87f1-48d5-8100-429336bf32d6.json.