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title: "Provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e96382f-ac80-4401-848f-e89eea6971b8

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## Summary

Salford City Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of a VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence. The contract falls under the industry category of Networking, Internet and intranet software package, with the delivery location specified as the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 January 2025, and the contract extends from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2026. The total value of the contract is £71,567, and Phoenix Software has been awarded as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions to expand their reach, particularly those capable of providing networking and internet-related services. Considering Salford City Council's commitment to working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such businesses may find favourable conditions for engagement and partnerships. The structured framework agreement approach allows for streamlined participation, encouraging entities with efficient supply chain models and competitive offerings to thrive.

## Notice

The provision of VMWare vSphere Foundation 1 Year Licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6491434-1c81-4047-ab30-7d06a9e8aa13 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,567 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6491434-1c81-4047-ab30-7d06a9e8aa13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6491434-1c81-4047-ab30-7d06a9e8aa13
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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