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title: "VMware Licences and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-536ce79a-732d-46f6-9a52-7a02b9c9c10b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
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# VMware Licences and Support

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-536ce79a-732d-46f6-9a52-7a02b9c9c10b

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for VMware Licences and Support, valued at £27,274.83. The procurement method used was competitive quotation, with a limited tender period that ended on 18th May 2023. The contract covers 3 years of support and maintenance services, with a contract period from 26th May 2023 to 25th May 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and the contract was awarded to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED. The procurement was carried out in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender for VMware Licences and Support by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents business growth opportunities for SMEs interested in software support services. Companies specialising in IT services and software maintenance are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract duration of 3 years with potential extensions offers a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. SMEs with expertise in VMware products and software support stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

3 Years Support and Maintenance 12 x VMware Enterprise Production Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise for 1 Processor - 3 Years - Licence (26/05/2023 to 25/05/2026) 1 x VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard Production Support for vSphere 8 (Per Instance) - 3 Year - Licence (26/05/2023 to 25/05/2026) Licensing and 3 Years Support and Maintenance 2 x VMware vSphere 8 Standard for 1 Processor - Licence Licence Start Date 26/05/2023 to 25/05/2026 2 x VMware Standard Production Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 8 Standard for 1 Processor 26 May 2023 - 25 May 2026 (with the option for 2 x 12 Month Extension) 3. Crown Commercial Framework Agreement Technology Products and Associated Services - RM6068/L3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e95fa0a-25e4-4887-a9c2-a1739ba0940f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2023 - 25 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,274 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e95fa0a-25e4-4887-a9c2-a1739ba0940f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e95fa0a-25e4-4887-a9c2-a1739ba0940f
  30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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