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title: "Academic Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0f6efdf-329b-46a0-9a26-3bbb3114fe69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2020-04-01"
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# Academic Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0f6efdf-329b-46a0-9a26-3bbb3114fe69

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## Summary

The University of the West Of England is seeking suppliers for an Academic Subscription to provide VMware vCenter Server 6 Standard software, valued at £34,561.78. The procurement process is classified under the industry category of software and information systems, specifically within the services sector. The tender was awarded on 27 January 2020, with the contract period spanning from 28 January 2020 to 29 January 2020. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with a tender period that concluded on 27 January 2020.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and IT services. Businesses that can provide subscription services and possess the capability to deliver software support are likely to thrive in this competitive tendering environment. Engaging in contracts with educational institutions such as the University of the West Of England offers potential for growth as they often require ongoing software solutions and technical support.

## Notice

Academic Basic Support/Subscription VMware vCenter Server 6 Standard for vSphere 6 Instance 162205561 to 11/02/2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b18e72c-5a36-4531-8bb7-58831bd228ac |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2020 - 29 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,561 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b18e72c-5a36-4531-8bb7-58831bd228ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b18e72c-5a36-4531-8bb7-58831bd228ac
  1st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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