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title: "SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support"
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# SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a64449-2298-410d-a3aa-82e2edc00035

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has completed a selective tender process for the renewal of support and maintenance for critical VMware services under the contract titled "SBS22-307 - NECS VMware Support." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48333000 for contact management software packages, sought pricing for a one-year contract, with an aim to align all expiry dates on renewal. The contract, valued at £183,384.32, was awarded on 9th February 2023 and covers the period from 7th March 2023 to 7th March 2024. The delivery location for this service is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those accredited as VMware partners, to grow by securing such government contracts. The procurement process favoured small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it well-suited for businesses of this scale. With a focus on pricing and accreditation, suppliers that specialise in VMware production support would find this tender especially pertinent, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for future public sector engagements.

## Notice

NECS need to renew support and maintenance for critical VMware services. All support quoted must be VMware Production support and the supplier must be an accredited VMware partner. This is a supply only and price only procurement process. NECS would like pricing for a 1 year contract and would like to align all expiry dates on renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93716846-6b9f-4f23-bb76-09ef15c996dc |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,384 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANS EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48333000 - Contact management software package

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93716846-6b9f-4f23-bb76-09ef15c996dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93716846-6b9f-4f23-bb76-09ef15c996dc
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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