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title: "VMWare vSphere Foundation (VVF) Licences"
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# VMWare vSphere Foundation (VVF) Licences

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74fd773b-f634-49ba-bcaf-03a004fa8dcf

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of VMWare vSphere Foundation licences. This tender is categorised under the IT software package industry and pertains to the replacement of NICE's existing estate with new licensing products. The procurement process was carried out through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098, under Lot 3: Software. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the value of the contract amounting to £44,944. This project is situated within England and fits into the goods procurement category, having completed its tender period on 3rd April 2024. The contract is set to start on 18th April 2025 and conclude on 17th April 2026.

This opportunity provides significant potential for business growth for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those with a focus on IT software packages. The contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale company, demonstrating the viability for substantial firms to integrate into similar frameworks or competitive tenders. The procurement method of a selective approach via a framework agreement indicates that businesses aligned with such frameworks could benefit from pursuing similar calls. SMEs have an opportunity to engage in subsequent tenders, with the procurement process showing suitability for these enterprises. Businesses looking to expand within the UK, particularly in technology-related fields, may find aligning with CCS frameworks advantageous for accessing future opportunities.

## Notice

NICE requires VMWare licensing products to replace our existing estate to the new model. Applications through CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 - Lot 3: Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f000998f-c570-4bbb-9a8c-2860d9150126 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,944 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f000998f-c570-4bbb-9a8c-2860d9150126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f000998f-c570-4bbb-9a8c-2860d9150126
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f71b38de-a82b-4a2c-81f4-a566de769643
  Redacted purchase order [in lieu of a call-off order]

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