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title: "VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e56815b-fcd5-40e0-a009-dabb589fe2d0

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## Summary

The procurement process for "VM Support and Maintenance Licensing 2026" was conducted by Wirral Borough Council, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender underwent a further competition via Crown Commercial Services TPAS2 - RM6098 Lot 3. The contract is valued at £168,167.05 and covers the period from 4th February 2026 to 3rd February 2027. The award phase is complete, with Softcat PLC identified as the supplier. The tender was categorised under goods and is relevant for businesses based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for large enterprises engaged in delivering IT services and support. The requirement for comprehensive support and maintenance licensing offers growth prospects for firms with expertise in software solutions and consultancy. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this specific procurement process, larger companies with established capabilities in the IT sector, particularly those familiar with government and public sector contracts, stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

VM Support And Maintenance Licensing 2026 Additional information: Further Competition via Crown Commercial Services TPAS2 - RM6098 Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e54d94f-8885-4d6a-85d7-40cbe9cd4b85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,167 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 2AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e54d94f-8885-4d6a-85d7-40cbe9cd4b85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e54d94f-8885-4d6a-85d7-40cbe9cd4b85
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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