--- title: "Renewal of Citrix Virtual Apps Support - Invitation to Auction 20-21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2020-10-12" --- # Renewal of Citrix Virtual Apps Support - Invitation to Auction 20-21 Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c422a09-72a6-412c-90f1-4397a919514d.json) ## Summary The BFI is seeking bids for the renewal of its Citrix Virtual Apps Advance Edition licenses, specifically 550 x Advanced Edition and 10 x Desktop Advanced Edition for the period from 1st November 2020 to 31st October 2021. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the auction will take place on Wednesday, 21st October 2020, from 14:00 to 15:00. The event will occur in London, where the BFI is based at 21 Stephen Street, W1T 1LN, United Kingdom. The deadline for tender expressions of interest is midnight before the auction, and it is expected that interested parties register via the BFI’s procurement portal. This opportunity to renew software licenses represents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those with expertise in software licensing and management solutions to participate in the bidding process. The nature of this tender, coupled with the transparent reverse auction format, could benefit businesses that offer competitive pricing and reliable service delivery in the software sector. Companies positioned to take advantage of this procurement include those specialising in software solutions for educational and charitable organisations, enabling them to expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with a prominent entity like the BFI. ## Notice BFI's Citrix Virtual Apps Advance Edition licenses are due for renewal. We would kindly ask you to submit your bids, for the following licenses, based upon the BFI's charity/educational status: - 550 x Citrix Virtual Apps Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) - 10 x Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Advanced Edition (Citrix Select Renewal) Please note these license are required for the period 1st November 2020 - 31st October 2021 This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020 and will remain open for a period of 1 hour only, closing at 15:00hrs (3pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020. Additional information: To take part in this auction, please visit our website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. This is a transparent reverse auction which will open at 14:00hrs (2pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020 and will remain open for a period of 1 hour only, closing at 15:00hrs (3pm) on Wednesday 21st October 2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbbab31-b161-4c52-9bef-9df28df37991 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BFI | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1T 1LN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48218000 - License management software package ## Release History - 12 Oct 2020 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbbab31-b161-4c52-9bef-9df28df37991 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbbab31-b161-4c52-9bef-9df28df37991 12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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