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title: "VMWare Licences and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c67ab5ec-75b8-434d-9fe3-b99a25f073b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-07-24"
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# VMWare Licences and Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c67ab5ec-75b8-434d-9fe3-b99a25f073b6

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## Summary

The procurement process for "VMWare Licences and Maintenance" is conducted by The University of Birmingham, focusing on software package and information systems within the goods category. The tender is complete, with a procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period concluded on 27 July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018, lasting until 31 July 2019. The contract value amounts to £141,157.39, with a minimum value of £134,294.79, based in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract aligns well with their capacities, given the nature of the procurement method. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and reliable service in software licensing are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

VMWare Licence Subscription and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55255e0f-5d9b-43f5-a838-3f529f85b297 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,294 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55255e0f-5d9b-43f5-a838-3f529f85b297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55255e0f-5d9b-43f5-a838-3f529f85b297
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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