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title: "Provision of VMware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-337d64ac-5f1c-4758-a455-ebe6db745fc6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2023-10-12"
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# Provision of VMware

Buyer: LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-337d64ac-5f1c-4758-a455-ebe6db745fc6

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## Summary

The Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the Provision of VMware, a networking software package, with a total value of £38,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st April 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st May 2023 and ending on 30th April 2024. CDW LIMITED was the supplier selected for this contract.

This procurement opportunity for VMware licenses by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service could benefit businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in networking and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer has indicated a preference for SME suppliers. The contract offers a chance for businesses to provide services in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

VMware licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9242e4d3-2580-4e68-a506-4cb8671cf287 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9242e4d3-2580-4e68-a506-4cb8671cf287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9242e4d3-2580-4e68-a506-4cb8671cf287
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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