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title: "MOD VMware ELA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba08620b-b8b7-4885-aef5-5d60bf5b82a5"
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published: "2020-02-10"
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# MOD VMware ELA

Buyer: STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba08620b-b8b7-4885-aef5-5d60bf5b82a5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Strategic Command - Headquarters, is offering a procurement opportunity titled "MOD VMware ELA". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as mainframe operating system software package (CPV code: 48621000). The awarded contract, valued at approximately £72.2 million, is a call-off from a framework agreement and is in the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2020 and runs until 31st January 2024. The tender period for bids closed on 22nd January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and enterprise licence agreements. Companies with experience in providing mainframe operating systems or extensive software services could find this contract particularly valuable. As the Ministry of Defence seeks to optimise its licensing through VMware, well-established firms that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality software solutions may have a competitive edge in future tenders or collaborations stemming from this contract.

## Notice

The MOD is currently putting together a 4 year Enterprise Wide Licence Agreement with Software Vendor VMware to better leverage the MOD's position as a large organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc87af3-c8bb-4ef7-ae27-044e1791b845 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,277,447 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,277,447 |
| 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 | STRATEGIC COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (WAS JFC -NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48621000 - Mainframe operating system software package

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc87af3-c8bb-4ef7-ae27-044e1791b845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc87af3-c8bb-4ef7-ae27-044e1791b845
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e98be4f9-f628-44be-b22f-59b01b046e83
  Redacted Call Off Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed9ea762-220d-4516-bfe3-4c5b349d0f62
  Call Off Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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