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title: "Provision of Total Technology Solutions"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Provision of Total Technology Solutions

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-946369c5-8abe-4788-8d29-ca69150273c1

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the award stage of its procurement process, titled "Provision of Total Technology Solutions," which falls within the industry category of project management software packages. This contract, valued at £39,530.88, covers the delivery of the VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION 1-YEAR CONTRACT and is set to operate from 21 November 2024 until 12 November 2025 across England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is 'selective' through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for the process included a tender period ending on 20 November 2024 and the award notice published on 23 April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's selectivity and alignment with SME suitability. Businesses specialising in technology solutions, specifically those providing project management software packages, could find lucrative opportunities within this contract. The awarded supplier, CDW Ltd, exemplifies successful participation and serves as a testament to the competitive landscape and potential for other businesses to thrive in similar procurement processes with the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit as a buying organisation.

## Notice

VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION 1-YEAR CONTRACT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ad9d22-f365-46c5-bea9-616efca4eb9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,530 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,530 |
| 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 | NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ad9d22-f365-46c5-bea9-616efca4eb9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ad9d22-f365-46c5-bea9-616efca4eb9a
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/074ef743-cac6-43e3-8218-9686a5388223

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