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title: "VDI software refresh including VMWare support - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c5ef399-5644-49fa-847e-22656832b133"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES"
published: "2019-03-06"
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# VDI software refresh including VMWare support - AWARD

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c5ef399-5644-49fa-847e-22656832b133

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Further Education Colleges, which has awarded a contract for the "VDI software refresh including VMWare support." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for network operating system software as well as license management software. The contract period is set to commence on 27th March 2019 and will last until 26th March 2020. The tender period ended on 25th February 2019, and the contract was officially awarded on 26th February 2019, with publication of the award notice occurring on 6th March 2019. The delivery address for the contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a specific postal code of B91 1BS.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions, IT services, and technical support, to build upon their expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure. Vendors that can provide focused, round-the-clock support for production environments, alongside swift problem resolution capabilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of large suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Limited indicates a competitive landscape, making it essential for smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to differentiate themselves with innovative and responsive services in this sector.

## Notice

VMWare Horizon 7 licensed to provide virtual desktop & server environment for 2,000 concurrent users to include focused, 24-Hour Support for Production Environments to be provided direct from VMWare for a 12 month duration period, starting seamlessly at midnight on 27th March 2019 when the existing licence expires at 2359 hours on 26th March 2019. Specifically support includes (but is not limited to): o Focused, 24-Hour Support For Production Environments; o Global, 24x7 support for Severity 1 issues; o Fast response times for critical issues; o Unlimited number of support requests; o Remote Support; o Online access to documentation and technical resources, knowledge base, discussion forums; and o Online access to product updates and upgrades.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1000e3-0a06-46ee-b65d-7c5e8b075f3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2019 - 26 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES |
| Locality | WEST MIDLAND |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Olton |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48214000 - Network operating system software package
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1000e3-0a06-46ee-b65d-7c5e8b075f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1000e3-0a06-46ee-b65d-7c5e8b075f3d
  6th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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