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title: "VMware SPLA Microsoft datacentre licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa4e668b-c41f-4c07-9042-deac5846651d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# VMware SPLA Microsoft datacentre licences

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa4e668b-c41f-4c07-9042-deac5846651d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of SPLA Microsoft datacentre licences by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Bristol, England. This award process is classified under the industry category of IT software packages, with a contract value of £71,500. The procurement method utilised was selective, under a compliant framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 3rd December 2021. The contract is set to commence on 6th December 2021 and is scheduled to run until 5th December 2022.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those that specialise in software solutions and services related to datacentre operations. Companies that can provide Microsoft software licensing and IT infrastructure support may find this contract appealing. The successful bidder, Insight Direct (GB) Limited, reflects the kind of large-scale suppliers well-suited to meet the requirements outlined in this procurement process.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the provision of SPLA Microsoft datacentre licences via a compliant framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b26a53-119c-4991-b62f-79747672b849 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,500 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b26a53-119c-4991-b62f-79747672b849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b26a53-119c-4991-b62f-79747672b849
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b86c7f-db1c-49e2-a940-42cdad773009
  n/a

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