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title: "VMware License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2d24176-8ce2-4480-b5ff-f0e70affe478"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# VMware License

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2d24176-8ce2-4480-b5ff-f0e70affe478

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of VMware Cloud Foundation License has been concluded by NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of software supply services and has a total value of GBP 2,070,800.78. The award for this contract was issued on 29th April 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 4th March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage, with Softcat plc as the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for companies involved in software supply and associated services. The structured framework agreement implies that businesses equipped to handle selective procurement processes, particularly in software provisioning, could position themselves advantageously. While large enterprises like Softcat plc have secured this opportunity, SMEs are also deemed suitable for such tenders, provided they can deliver the required services. Companies with a focus on scalability and speciality in software supply would find competing in similar future tenders beneficial.

## Notice

Provision of VMware Cloud Foundation License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ddec-6545-43d6-9c4f-c149b3874e75 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,070,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,070,800 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ddec-6545-43d6-9c4f-c149b3874e75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ddec-6545-43d6-9c4f-c149b3874e75
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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