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title: "VMware Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ac579d2-9a94-4a00-b4e7-4b8bdad5d380"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# VMware Licence Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ac579d2-9a94-4a00-b4e7-4b8bdad5d380

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking proposals for the renewal of its VMware Licence through an open procurement process. The tender titled "VMware Licence Renewal" is classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award date being 13th September 2021, and the contract is set to begin on 30th September 2021, lasting until 29th September 2024. Interested vendors were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 27th August 2021. This opportunity is taking place in Luton, England, and the total contract value is £87,323, with assessment criteria focused solely on price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and virtualisation services, particularly those already recognised as VMware partners. Suppliers with experience in providing software solutions, especially those who can demonstrate a capability to deliver minimum one-year licensing with options for comparison over three years, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, thereby allowing them to expand their footprint within the public sector while fostering sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Summary ------------ 1.1 The University's current virtualisation provider is VMware and the license for the vSphere Enterprise Plus is up for renewal this year. 2. Current Provision Production Environment 2.1 Capacity for 34 CPU's of vSphere Enterprise Plus license. 3. Current Provision DR Environment 3.1 Capacity for 12 CPU's of vSphere Enterprise Plus license. 4. Further Information/Details 4.1 It is encouraged that applicants contact VMWare for more details. 5. High-Level Objectives Tender responses should ensure these high-level objectives are met with the solutions proposed: Renew our current VMware license investment for a minimum of one year providing options for 3 years also for comparison. Tenderer's are expected to be a VMware partner. This is being evaluated on 100% price Additional information: The above link allows suppliers to register, view the documents and submit their tender. Tenderers are expected to be a VMware Partner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46647b6b-3ae0-4a01-bb13-20d3fa503a6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,323 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46647b6b-3ae0-4a01-bb13-20d3fa503a6d
- 19 Aug 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4605fc8c-40a6-42dd-ab59-7f8f7846705d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46647b6b-3ae0-4a01-bb13-20d3fa503a6d
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4605fc8c-40a6-42dd-ab59-7f8f7846705d
  19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current
  Procurement website link

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