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title: "Purchase of a VMware Enterprise Level Agreement - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-473de313-ef7e-4ac5-ad64-233b7456af90"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
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# Purchase of a VMware Enterprise Level Agreement - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-473de313-ef7e-4ac5-ad64-233b7456af90

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## Summary

The University of York has completed a procurement process for a VMware Enterprise Level Agreement, classified under IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement, which was conducted through a tender process, culminated in an award made on 25 September 2017. The contract has a value of £225,000 and spans from 30 September 2017 to 29 September 2020. Notably, this opportunity was available exclusively to suppliers under the SUPC's SLRA framework agreement, requiring quotations to be submitted via a sealed bid system until the specified deadline.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and related consulting areas. As the award has already been made to Softcat Ltd, businesses with expertise in similar domains or those seeking to establish themselves within the education sector should consider following upcoming future tenders by the University of York and other similar organisations. The competitive environment can benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio while catering to the needs of higher education institutions.

## Notice

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to submit a quotation for the above software. In order to ensure sufficient competition, this will be conducted on a further competition basis, inviting capable suppliers from the SUPC's SLRA framework agreement. Please find attached a specification document which should give you sufficient information. Your return should be submitted via In-Tend. Please note that the system operates on a sealed bid basis and responses cannot be opened and evaluated until the deadline has passed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da35797-9b6e-46ea-a235-c5c7c292780f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da35797-9b6e-46ea-a235-c5c7c292780f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da35797-9b6e-46ea-a235-c5c7c292780f
  16th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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