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title: "Renewal of Licences for Horizon Renewal & vSphere"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65c6a7fd-0392-4192-b735-78ceedeb68ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2024-08-07"
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# Renewal of Licences for Horizon Renewal & vSphere

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65c6a7fd-0392-4192-b735-78ceedeb68ad

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process titled "Renewal of Licences for Horizon Renewal & vSphere," classified in the software package and information systems industry. The tender, identified by CS-25-045, involves products related to Horizon Renewal & vSphere for VDI. The procurement, which followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, had its tender period ending on 24th July 2024 and the contract period starting from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2025. The process was specifically suitable for SMEs, located within the United Kingdom, and involved a contract valued at £207,435.02.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly SMEs who can cater to the procurement needs of government organisations. Businesses with experience in VDI solutions and the ability to provide the necessary software licenses would be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, highlights that large-scale companies in the technology sector also have advantages, though the process is designed to ensure fair competition among smaller entities.

## Notice

Horizon Renewal & vSphere for VDI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571b7793-3ff9-41d9-9469-15ceb5d97748 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,435 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571b7793-3ff9-41d9-9469-15ceb5d97748

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571b7793-3ff9-41d9-9469-15ceb5d97748
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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