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title: "VMware vSphere Foundation Renewal - SBS24-131"
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# VMware vSphere Foundation Renewal - SBS24-131

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aa45f1a-d61a-49cf-bbc3-54d08ec87dc2

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has concluded the procurement stage and awarded a contract for the renewal of VMware vSphere Foundation software. This contract, identified as SBS24-131, falls under the industry category of License Management Software, with a value of £251,974. The award was finalized on 23 March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 3 April 2025 to 2 April 2026. The procurement method involved a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is based in Durham, United Kingdom, with a key postal code of DH1 3YG. The tender period ended on 21 February 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in license management software, particularly SMEs, as the contract was awarded to TET limited, a small-to-medium enterprise. Such companies can leverage this opportunity to establish or reinforce their reputation within the public sector, specifically in providing critical IT infrastructure support and renewal services. This tender demonstrates NECS's commitment to working with smaller businesses, thereby fostering a competitive environment and encouraging business growth within the industry. The project's clear scope and defined contract period also provide a stable and predictable framework for successful delivery.

## Notice

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to purchase a Renewal for the VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5482f5e-e4ad-4cb9-95c0-a16ed45cefe2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,974 |
| 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 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5482f5e-e4ad-4cb9-95c0-a16ed45cefe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5482f5e-e4ad-4cb9-95c0-a16ed45cefe2
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb5eede9-4666-4133-a265-471b24220725
  VMWare 0AR DWS_Redacted

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