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title: "VMWare licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88c7736a-1cd8-4f74-b7ba-7ec135be9f1a"
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# VMWare licenses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88c7736a-1cd8-4f74-b7ba-7ec135be9f1a

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation required VMWare licenses, which were procured via a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the contracting authority is UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This award notice details the completion of the procurement process, with the tender closing on 20th January 2025 and the contract running from 24th January 2025 to 23rd January 2026. The classification for this procurement is under the industry category of License Management Software Package, identified by CPV code 48218000, with delivery in OX11 0QX. The procurement method used was limited, with the awarded contract valued at £39,137.28.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying license management software. Securing such a contract can significantly enhance the business profile and expand market presence. Companies like Phoenix Software Ltd, the awarded supplier, will handle the VMWare licenses provision, reflecting opportunities within the technology and software sectors. Businesses with competitive pricing strategies and robust software solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future procurements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for VMWare Licenses. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744ce93-dc6c-4856-8ebc-2f4fb2a33151 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,137 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,137 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744ce93-dc6c-4856-8ebc-2f4fb2a33151
- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744ce93-dc6c-4856-8ebc-2f4fb2a33151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744ce93-dc6c-4856-8ebc-2f4fb2a33151
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9346d8bf-ff82-4da2-b725-0e807aa0a9e5

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