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title: "VMware ELA Renewal (Software)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a07e5544-178f-4250-a5c3-56ada25661f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2020-05-14"
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# VMware ELA Renewal (Software)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a07e5544-178f-4250-a5c3-56ada25661f6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton, which has recently awarded a contract for the renewal of the VMware Enterprise License Agreement (ELA). Classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000), the total contract value amounts to £118,339.27. This contract was awarded as a selective procurement method through a framework agreement and took effect from 11th May 2020, with a contract period lasting until 10th May 2021. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2020, and the delivery address is located in Southampton (SO17 1BJ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those that focus on licensing and IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, potentially fostering growth through innovation and tailored services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in software-related services, especially those who have experience working within academic frameworks, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Renewal of the University of Southampton VMware ELA. Additional information: This contract has been awarded under the SUPC, SLRA Framework [Lot 4 - Other]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd57560-2c65-446e-bccb-f53cbdf84f4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,339 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 06:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd57560-2c65-446e-bccb-f53cbdf84f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd57560-2c65-446e-bccb-f53cbdf84f4e
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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