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title: "Academic Basic Support VMware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa763f71-9057-4097-bcd3-0406a7762b8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-06-30"
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# Academic Basic Support VMware

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa763f71-9057-4097-bcd3-0406a7762b8a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Academic Basic Support VMware" was conducted by Newcastle University, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This tender falls under the information systems and servers category, with a total contract value of £106,246.66. The procurement method used was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period ended on 29 April 2022, the contract commenced on 30 April 2022 and concluded on 18 May 2022. The successful supplier for this contract was Softcat Ltd.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in information systems and server support. Businesses with expertise in academic support services or software solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The experience gained by engaging with organisations like Newcastle University can also facilitate further growth and partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

Academic Basic Support VMware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3fcbda-ea9c-4e53-9f00-0ba6e4aa0635 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 18 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,246 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,246 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3fcbda-ea9c-4e53-9f00-0ba6e4aa0635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3fcbda-ea9c-4e53-9f00-0ba6e4aa0635
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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