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title: "GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Provision of VMware License Support & Maintenance Renewal"
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# GB-Lowestoft: CEFAS Provision of VMware License Support & Maintenance Renewal

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b761fea5-c413-45c5-b2fc-1e8bb31636a4

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed by CEFAS for the provision of VMware License Support & Maintenance Renewal, representing a contracting value of approximately £13,999. This tender falls under the services industry category and was located in Lowestoft, East of England. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 8 March 2017, with the contract set to commence on 23 April 2017 and lasting until 22 April 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software support and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in license management software. Competitors with a strong background in IT services and a track record of supporting VMware products would be particularly well-suited to engage in future related contracts, helping to foster growth and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Cefas has a requirement for the provision of a 1 year's support and maintenance renewal for VMware Licenses Please click the following link to see full details: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NT3JH2GQ7X Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0b29f4-ae71-47e1-9db6-4a3e7e2e1ec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2017 - 22 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,999 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0b29f4-ae71-47e1-9db6-4a3e7e2e1ec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0b29f4-ae71-47e1-9db6-4a3e7e2e1ec2
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=243729896
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NT3JH2GQ7X

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