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title: "VMWare Support and maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-04-15"
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# VMWare Support and maintenance

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bf0eed8-a7c1-4798-b819-c59e46cf9895

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking support and maintenance services for VMWare licenses. This contract falls within the services category and is classified under "License management software development services." The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was concluded by the end date of the tender period on 24th February 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £29,671.60, became active on 28th February 2021 and spans from 1st March 2021 to 1st March 2022, with deliveries to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services and IT support, particularly those skilled in licensing management. Companies that focus on software solutions and consultancy will find this procurement an ideal chance to forge relationships with a prominent healthcare organisation, thereby expanding their service offering in the public sector. Smaller firms may also be encouraged to compete provided they meet the necessary qualifications for such government contracts.

## Notice

VMWare Licence, Support and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6706040f-4832-45b3-ac9f-526eb55e26e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,671 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R-COM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6706040f-4832-45b3-ac9f-526eb55e26e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6706040f-4832-45b3-ac9f-526eb55e26e8
  15th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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