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title: "VMware VCPP Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fdca494-ef40-4aea-a888-fd452b667b1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-04-16"
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# VMware VCPP Agreement

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fdca494-ef40-4aea-a888-fd452b667b1c

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## Summary

The NHS Digital has completed a public procurement process titled "VMware VCPP Agreement," which involved the reprocurement of VMware licensing and support services. This contract, classified under software support services, has a total value of £10,000,000 and was awarded to Softcat plc, with an active award status as of 21 December 2018. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Services were intended for delivery across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, European territories, and other overseas regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support. Companies with experience in providing software maintenance, repair services, and supply are well-positioned to bid for similar future contracts within the public sector. The scale of the contract also suggests potential for related services, including consultancy and integration support, offering avenues for growth and collaboration with established suppliers like Softcat plc.

## Notice

Reprocurement of VMware licensing and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2d595-286d-47f7-826f-fe3a52e9e775 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2d595-286d-47f7-826f-fe3a52e9e775

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da2d595-286d-47f7-826f-fe3a52e9e775
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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