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title: "VMware Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c0c34a5-488b-48a9-92c4-93240a2b1f13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2020-03-17"
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# VMware Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c0c34a5-488b-48a9-92c4-93240a2b1f13

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for VMware licenses, amounting to £300,000, categorised under license management software packages. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a direct award under the NHS SBS Link Framework. The tender period ended on 17th March 2020, coinciding with the award date, while the contract period runs from 17th March 2020 to 16th March 2025, located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and IT services, particularly those capable of providing license management and support for VMware products. Companies that demonstrate expertise in service delivery and have experience working under framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete in this space.

## Notice

5 years of VMware licenses procured via Direct Award under NHS SBS Link Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bc95fa-7fbb-4546-9506-bdc665e09d9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2020 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bc95fa-7fbb-4546-9506-bdc665e09d9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5bc95fa-7fbb-4546-9506-bdc665e09d9f
  17th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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