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title: "VMware Enterprise License Agreement"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# VMware Enterprise License Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a0e2ee-0005-49cf-a4ec-4f0f78bed1c5

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF DERBY has completed a tender process for the VMware Enterprise License Agreement, valued at £200,000 and categorised under software package and information systems. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 21 December 2021 to 20 December 2023. The tender period concluded on 19 November 2021, indicating a recently awarded contract to SOFTCAT PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly for those capable of providing enterprise-level licensing and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous area to explore, especially as the contract is within the framework agreement context, suggesting potential for future invitations to tender in similar categories. The successful completion of contracts like these can enhance visibility and open avenues for partnership within the higher education sector.

## Notice

For the renewal of the university's Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) including support and software assurance for a period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fa2b92-b7ed-4a16-8a81-50257b6808fd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 20 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,091 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fa2b92-b7ed-4a16-8a81-50257b6808fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fa2b92-b7ed-4a16-8a81-50257b6808fd
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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