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title: "VMWare host licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-567198c6-20d3-4a98-9f69-c6aac6f8dc87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# VMWare host licences

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-567198c6-20d3-4a98-9f69-c6aac6f8dc87

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "VMWare host licences," classified under the License management software package (CPV: 48218000). This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and involves the acquisition of VMware host licences via a reseller. The tender period ended on 18 January 2025, with the award dated 20 December 2024. The contract valued at £1,150,942.26 will initiate on 19 January 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 January 2027. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in IT reselling, especially those capable of managing licenses and providing related software packages. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find limited direct suitability given the structured nature of the framework agreement and significant contract value. However, opportunities might exist for subcontracting and partnership with the primary supplier, COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, enhancing business growth through involvement in substantial government contracts.

## Notice

Procurement of VMware host licences via reseller

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dbc33c-2af9-4f0d-8af5-8495d6d01887 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,150,942 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dbc33c-2af9-4f0d-8af5-8495d6d01887
- 17 Feb 2025 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90557673-9f7e-43b1-9f9a-41395f2c91ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dbc33c-2af9-4f0d-8af5-8495d6d01887
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90557673-9f7e-43b1-9f9a-41395f2c91ee
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83df26ff-c3ca-42d2-9e2d-00e1d64bf2fa
  Call off Contract Redacted final

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