---
title: "Renewal of the software support for VMWare"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66f356e8-9d8c-456e-8cd8-39c01f9ef96e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-12-22"
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# Renewal of the software support for VMWare

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66f356e8-9d8c-456e-8cd8-39c01f9ef96e

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Crown Commercial Service involves the renewal of software support for VMWare, a significant contract valued at £1,837,938. The procurement method used for this tender was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 21 December 2017 and is set to commence on 26 March 2018, with a duration of one year until 25 March 2019. This opportunity falls under the software package and information systems category, with potential delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in IT services, software support, and related fields. Businesses that can provide comprehensive software support solutions and have experience working with virtualisation technologies would be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only boosts growth opportunities for suppliers but also encourages innovation and competitive pricing within the industry.

## Notice

provision of Software Support for VMWare

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93a5d-0c08-4a77-8b5b-4a5544fd74ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,837,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,837,938 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93a5d-0c08-4a77-8b5b-4a5544fd74ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c93a5d-0c08-4a77-8b5b-4a5544fd74ec
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cd27082-d7fb-499a-983c-c801fafdd1d1

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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