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title: "VM Ware Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e149823-113c-4201-8b2e-cea0b2389d40"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-13"
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# VM Ware Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e149823-113c-4201-8b2e-cea0b2389d40

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "VM Ware Support," which falls under the industry category of software support services (CPV code: 72261000). This tender, initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has an award value of £229,819.20. The tender period concluded on 15th February 2021, and the contract is slated to run from 22nd February 2021 to 21st February 2024, servicing locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in software support, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive support services for VMware products. Suppliers with a robust understanding of enterprise software solutions and customer service can leverage this framework agreement to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio. The stakes encompass not just fulfilling contract obligations but also building long-term relationships with a prominent public sector body, which can lead to further business opportunities.

## Notice

Licence - support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e729639-4e23-499f-8ec3-518cc0892856 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,819 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,819 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e729639-4e23-499f-8ec3-518cc0892856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e729639-4e23-499f-8ec3-518cc0892856
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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