---
title: "VMWare VSphere subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35567336-4c36-4943-9851-381fc98713d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-05-18"
---

# VMWare VSphere subscriptions

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35567336-4c36-4943-9851-381fc98713d8

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for VMWare VSphere subscriptions through a limited competitive quotation process. The contract is valued at £24,230.52 GBP and will be in effect from May 5th, 2023, to May 4th, 2024. The procurement was suitable for SMEs, and the delivery addresses are in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for software providers, particularly those offering software packages and information systems, to engage with the Met Office as potential suppliers. Businesses looking to provide services related to software solutions may find this contracting opportunity relevant due to the specific industry category and the procurement method employed, involving competitive quotations below a certain threshold. The contract period allows for sustained business growth and collaboration with the Met Office in the delivery of VMWare subscriptions.

## Notice

VMWare VSphere subscriptions. Competitive quote obtained for 36 licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa5c27f-3e9a-402d-b875-f6c5e5362053 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 4 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,230 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa5c27f-3e9a-402d-b875-f6c5e5362053

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa5c27f-3e9a-402d-b875-f6c5e5362053
  18th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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