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title: "CCSO16A81 - Provision of VMWare Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-682435b6-3cda-4705-9781-5301266e47bb"
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# CCSO16A81 - Provision of VMWare Renewal

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-682435b6-3cda-4705-9781-5301266e47bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CCSO16A81 - Provision of VMWare Renewal" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service to renew VMWare licences and support for the Home Office Digital Data and Technology (HO DDaT). The process took place in the software package and information systems industry category, primarily in the UK. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2016, with the contract period spanning from 21st November 2016 to 22nd December 2017. The total value of the contract awarded was £15,418.40, and a successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres Plc, was contracted to deliver the required services. The procurement method utilised was categorised as 'Other' with a tender status marked as complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on software and IT service provisions, particularly those experienced in virtualisation technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those who can offer both one and three-year renewal options along with basic support packages. Engaging in such contracts not only provides revenue potential but also enhances market presence for businesses dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions.

## Notice

Home Office Digital Data and Technology (HO DDaT) required the renewal of their VMWare licences and support. The current provision for the licences and support expired on 19th November and 22nd December 2016 and are integral support for the organisation's business critical software. The Customer required Potential Providers to quote for both a one (1) and three (3) year renewal option as part of this tender requirement. In addition to the renewal of the licences, the Customer required a basic support package for the VMWare Renewals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45750a52-3714-462f-aa5a-9f8e45ab7d5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2016 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,418 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| 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

- 21 Nov 2016 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45750a52-3714-462f-aa5a-9f8e45ab7d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45750a52-3714-462f-aa5a-9f8e45ab7d5d
  21st November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e35e67b-ae1d-4ae7-8853-ad3dda770fe2
  Redacted Outcome Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e76619c6-d1de-4dd0-93a2-ed5caed672ae
  Redacted Contract

## Provenance

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