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title: "DIRECT AWARD of VM Ware Cloud Consumption based Licenses, software, maintenance and support via NHS Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/ 9411 Digital Work Place Solutions"
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# DIRECT AWARD of VM Ware Cloud Consumption based Licenses, software, maintenance and support via NHS Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/ 9411 Digital Work Place Solutions

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-750ea25b-6a2e-4809-9d5e-45b5a3ce6cf7

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## Summary

The Luton Council has directly awarded VM Ware Cloud Consumption based Licenses, software, maintenance, and support via the NHS Framework to CDW. The contract started on February 1, 2023, and will end on January 31, 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award. The total contract value is GBP 122,000, with a minimum value of GBP 115,657.68. The tender period ended on January 20, 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This direct award contract from Luton Council presents opportunities for businesses operating within the software package and information systems industry. The contract, although currently awarded, demonstrates a future potential for a more competitive bidding process as the initial contract term of 12 months ends. Companies with relevant expertise in cloud technologies and software solutions can position themselves to compete effectively when the contract is open for bidding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth and development within the services sector.

## Notice

Luton Council has Direct awarded / called-off from a 12 month contract demonstrating VFM (NHS Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/ 9411 Digital Work Place Solutions) - VM Ware Cloud Consumption based Licenses, software, maintenance and support, to CDW. The Contract will expire after in 12 months by which time the market place will be more receptive to a competitive bid scenario of a longer period in time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941172cd-d196-4a6a-8e54-b9bf694aa147 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,657 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941172cd-d196-4a6a-8e54-b9bf694aa147
- 21 Aug 2023 at 08:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0ab6fc-6b5e-4f9e-a6b1-28152bc0f21f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941172cd-d196-4a6a-8e54-b9bf694aa147
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0ab6fc-6b5e-4f9e-a6b1-28152bc0f21f
  21st August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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