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title: "24-158 VMWare Software"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 24-158 VMWare Software

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2634aa94-c707-466e-9af3-a2cf408558b2

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a direct contract to Softcat PLC for the supply of VMWare Software. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000) and is part of the goods procurement category. The procurement is a direct award made through the Commercial Services Group Software Products and Associated Services framework (Y23065) for a duration of one year, starting from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The contract is valued at £43,261 and the tender process was completed on 13 January 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software solutions to collaborate with local government bodies like Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The direct award process, while not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, allows companies with the requisite scale and resources to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships. The location specified for delivery is Rotherham, S60 1AE, in England, making this tender particularly pertinent for businesses with a strong presence in the UK.

## Notice

Direct award made to Softcat PLC via Commercial Services Group Software Products and Associated Services framework (Y23065) for an initial period of 1-year from 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c428a24-39b2-4201-b9c9-c61662649fd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,261 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c428a24-39b2-4201-b9c9-c61662649fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c428a24-39b2-4201-b9c9-c61662649fd5
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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