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title: "THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD"
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# THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD

Buyer: IN-TEND E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f1f3c28-2ae9-4ebf-bba3-e422134fb40e

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## Summary

Together Housing Association has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard support and licensing. The contract, titled "THA for the Provision of VMware vSphere 8 Standard - AWARD," falls under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48218000). This award was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 - Software. The procurement process ended on 20 December 2024, with the contract awarded on 23 January 2025. The service will commence on 1 February 2025 and run until 31 January 2028. The project covers various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with Together Housing Association's main office located in Halifax, West Yorkshire.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT software, particularly in license management and support services. The awarded contract of approximately £196,387.68 was secured by Ultima Business Solutions, indicating the potential lucrative nature of such agreements. Businesses suited for similar tenders would include well-established IT service providers with a focus on virtualisation software and a robust support structure. This procurement showcases the need for reliable and comprehensive service providers capable of handling large-scale, multi-region projects, appealing to businesses looking to expand their footprint in the software and IT services sector.

## Notice

It is Together Housings intention to enter into an Agreement with an organisation for 3 Years to undertake VMware VSphere 8 Standard Support & Licensing with the purpose of providing the license and support agreement, Together housing Association have a requirement for the service due to the expiry of the existing licensing and support agreement. The winning bidder is to be available to commence with duties as to the agreement entered from 01 February 2025. The programme of work / necessity schedule will be agreed with the lead Contact at Together Housing upon contract award. This further competition is being conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 - Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51eac94d-be1d-4ae3-89e3-8215e2360d87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,387 |
| 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 | IN-TEND E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51eac94d-be1d-4ae3-89e3-8215e2360d87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51eac94d-be1d-4ae3-89e3-8215e2360d87
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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