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title: "VMWare + Horizon Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
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# VMWare + Horizon Licences

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-548a238b-b045-4b7f-897c-6f36bd74ad1e

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, based in Manchester, has completed its procurement process for "VMWare + Horizon Licences", focusing on the provision of cloud-based licence management software development services. This contract falls under the industry category for services and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process concluded with the award made on 3rd March 2026, and the contract is set to run from 13th March 2026 to 12th March 2027. The value of this contract is £50,868.80.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing and software licence management to form significant partnerships with major public organisations. Companies, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and managing large-scale software licences, stand to benefit. As the contract awarded to Phoenix Software Limited illustrates, large-scale suppliers might have the competitive edge due to the scale of delivery required. Therefore, businesses looking to expand in the public sector through such collaborations can position themselves strategically for similar future tenders.

## Notice

VMWare vSphere Cloud (VCF) 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f32b1-e8a5-4707-b9e9-4803bb8c18f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,868 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f32b1-e8a5-4707-b9e9-4803bb8c18f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f32b1-e8a5-4707-b9e9-4803bb8c18f5
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f78ffbdf-5157-4e09-adbe-9193b6d53770
  Phoenix - VMWare_Redacted

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