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title: "Award of contract for VMWare licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Award of contract for VMWare licences

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1bd2da-0b32-455e-b58e-a0c1341c3ef7

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council involved the award of a contract for VMWare licences under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £249,630.72, was finalised on 1st October 2025, with a contract period commencing on 2nd October 2025 and ending on 1st October 2028. The goods are to be delivered to Blackburn, England, specifically to the postal code BB1 7DY. This procurement was in the award stage at the time of publication.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions, particularly those focusing on virtualisation technologies like VMWare. The awarded contract to Phoenix Software Ltd highlights the potential for businesses in the IT sector to engage with and secure contracts from public authorities such as Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council. Companies that can offer competitive and reliable software solutions under framework agreements could benefit from pursuing similar procurement opportunities, thereby aiding in business expansion and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for VMWare licences for a 3 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d5dcaa-c156-457a-b8eb-498c62c0a50e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,630 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d5dcaa-c156-457a-b8eb-498c62c0a50e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9d5dcaa-c156-457a-b8eb-498c62c0a50e
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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