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title: "SC230193-Mini Tender Y200011-VMWARE CORE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-421e47e1-8e97-435e-af71-03d44ac5ffcc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-28"
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# SC230193-Mini Tender Y200011-VMWARE CORE

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-421e47e1-8e97-435e-af71-03d44ac5ffcc

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has initiated a planning stage tender for VMWare CORE licences, support, and maintenance. The engagement end date is set for 24th February 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with a contract value of £74,218. Businesses interested should note that the tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector to provide VMWare CORE-related services. With the engagement end date of 24th February 2024, interested businesses can prepare their bids to compete for this contract, which is specifically suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The location for the procurement is within England, and the tender process is at the planning stage, offering potential for growth and partnership with the council.

## Notice

VMWare CORE licences, support and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7ec77-1b06-4d05-9e89-a9e28a38de7c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,218 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2023 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7ec77-1b06-4d05-9e89-a9e28a38de7c
- 24 Nov 2023 at 15:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec75013-b889-4192-9394-d64d4935fcba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da7ec77-1b06-4d05-9e89-a9e28a38de7c
  28th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec75013-b889-4192-9394-d64d4935fcba
  24th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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