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title: "VM Ware and Professional Services (STH)"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# VM Ware and Professional Services (STH)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e599631-3636-453a-8b81-cc7505132e95

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for VM Ware licences and support services. It falls under the category of 'System, storage and content management software development services' within the IT sector. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, with a value of approximately £1,189,997.70 GBP, and spans from 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2028. The contract is carried out at Sheffield in the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is 'Award', and the tender period concluded on 29th May 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development services, particularly those with expertise in VM Ware solutions. Large companies like SOFTCAT PLC are well-suited to undertake such contracts, providing substantial development, support scopes and continuous business growth over the contract period. While SMEs and VCSEs may not be specifically targeted by this procurement, it underscores the potential for collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities within the larger framework agreements, facilitating a broadened business network and service offerings in the IT services sector.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the supply of VM Ware licences and VM Ware support for the period 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2028. Additional information: This is a framework, call-off contract as per UK PCR 2015. STH Contract Ref: C357858

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef4ef8-eb8a-4f47-ba35-39a631417e71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 29 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,189,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,189,997 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef4ef8-eb8a-4f47-ba35-39a631417e71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef4ef8-eb8a-4f47-ba35-39a631417e71
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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