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title: "RA312608 - 0AR - VMware Support"
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# RA312608 - 0AR - VMware Support

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND CSU  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-630cf547-38fc-4b6c-bf88-c7cea8feba13

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## Summary

The NHS North of England CSU is seeking support and maintenance for critical VMware services through the tender titled "RA312608 - 0AR - VMware Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is based in Durham, England. The tender process has been completed as of 8th February 2022, following an open procurement method. The deadline for submitting clarification questions was on 31st January 2022, and responses were provided within 24 hours afterward. The successful contract, awarded to SCC, has a value of £569,750.64 and spans from 9th February 2022 to 10th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and software maintenance, especially those that are accredited VMware partners. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate as they may find advantages in providing tailored support solutions. Companies that can swiftly deliver high-quality services and respond effectively to the needs outlined in the procurement documents will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

NECS need to renew support and maintenance for critical VMware services. All support quoted must be VMware production support and the supplier must be an accredited VMware partner. This is a supply only and price only procurement process. Suppliers must respond to the questions set in the bidder response document before close of the RFQ. All submissions must include a reply to the bidder response. Any that do not, cannot be evaluated. Please Note: Delivery timescale is ASAP - The deadline for the clarification questions is 11am on 31/01/2022. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out no later than 24hrs after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA312608. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA312608 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da4bac5-1903-4f44-a79e-6010081fe0b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 10 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £569,750 |
| 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 CSU |
| 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 | SCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da4bac5-1903-4f44-a79e-6010081fe0b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da4bac5-1903-4f44-a79e-6010081fe0b6
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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