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title: "VMWare VVF 24-25"
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# VMWare VVF 24-25

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ef2c2bd-cb93-42a2-98df-9338ccaaa93c

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## Summary

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), located in London, England, has completed a selective procurement process via a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software. The procurement involved the renewal of VMWare software licensing products. The tender process started with an end date for tender submissions on 3rd April 2024 and the contract was awarded on 5th April 2024. The procurement falls under the IT software package industry category, with a total estimated contract value of £45,054.72. The contract period is set from 23rd April 2024 to 22nd April 2025.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in IT solutions and software licensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this type of procurement, as the suitability criteria favour such entities. Companies that offer competitive software solutions and are able to navigate framework agreements effectively will find opportunities to collaborate with larger organisations, such as NICE, thereby expanding their portfolios and increasing market exposure. Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, known for its expertise in this domain, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for growth through such procurement frameworks.

## Notice

NICE requires the renewal of their VMWare software licensing products to replace our existing estate to the new model. Applications through the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a4150-6e65-43ea-b7a5-acc25ceeb954 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,054 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,054 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| 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 | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a4150-6e65-43ea-b7a5-acc25ceeb954

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a4150-6e65-43ea-b7a5-acc25ceeb954
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5cb7c98-0e77-43ea-990d-a9ab635da3cb
  Redacted purchase order [in lieu of a call-off order]

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