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title: "VMWare 3 Years Upfront"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0be75ea-7fee-4487-b915-6f843175e340"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# VMWare 3 Years Upfront

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0be75ea-7fee-4487-b915-6f843175e340

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has completed the procurement process for a three-year upfront renewal of VMware services for their server infrastructure. This contract, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is valued at £54,887.04. The contract covers services to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom and is backed by the hardware upgrades already performed to optimize VMware’s platform. The procurement was carried out under an exemption method, with key dates including the tender period end date on 9th September 2024, and the contract period from 20th September 2024 to 19th September 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering virtualization and server infrastructure solutions. The nature of the procurement makes it well-suited for SMEs, providing a growth avenue for small to medium-sized enterprises that can deliver robust, reliable server solutions. By winning such contracts, businesses can secure recurring revenue over a multi-year period and establish a foothold in the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

VMware, Virtualization platform running Wealden's server infrastructure. The hardware upgrades performed in were optimized for VMware's platform. Renewing VMware ensures that these hardware investments are fully utilized. The three-year renewal period will cover the lifespan of the current hardware, ensuring that your server estate remains robust and reliable for the foreseeable future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0014dfad-628a-484c-912e-d0b213f48bb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,887 |
| 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0014dfad-628a-484c-912e-d0b213f48bb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0014dfad-628a-484c-912e-d0b213f48bb1
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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