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title: "VM Ware and Professional Services (BHFT)"
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# VM Ware and Professional Services (BHFT)

Buyer: BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3c905f-c1d5-4512-abec-b966a456461f

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust acquiring a VM Ware and Professional Services package through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. The process falls under the goods category, specifically the transaction server software package industry. The awarded contract has a duration of three years, commencing on 30 April 2025 and concluding on 29 April 2028, with a total contract value of £76,383.20 GBP. The buying organisation is Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Barnsley, England (postcode S75 2EP). The procurement has been completed with the award status marked as active on the same starting date, 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology and software service businesses specialising in server software solutions. Given the nature of the procurement as a call-off from an established framework, businesses experienced in providing high-quality server software and related professional services are particularly well-suited to compete. While SMEs and VCSEs might find this opportunity less suitable due to the scale and specifications, larger firms with robust capacity for service delivery could find this contract advantageous for strategic growth and long-term partnerships, as demonstrated by SOFTCAT PLC, the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Virtual Machine (VM) Ware is software that allows more than one operating system to be used on a server. It is used to maximise server use and cuts the cost electronic storage. The contract, for licenses and support, has been awarded via NOE CPC (NOEI.0552.0) Total Technology Solutions. for three years, ending April 2028. Additional information: This is a framework, call-off contract as per UK PCR 2015. BHFT Contract Record Ref: C356561

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe00047-501e-421c-85a6-a41000400cb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,383 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S75 2EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219400 - Transaction server software package

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe00047-501e-421c-85a6-a41000400cb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe00047-501e-421c-85a6-a41000400cb3
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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