---
title: "Subscription VMWare vSphere"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c695a173-e4cb-4bfc-985a-8b8813ecec30"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2020-10-05"
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# Subscription VMWare vSphere

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c695a173-e4cb-4bfc-985a-8b8813ecec30

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the awarding of a contract titled "Subscription VMWare vSphere" by Blood Services South West, a notable buyer in the healthcare sector based in Bristol, England. The contract, which involves software support services, was awarded for £39,998 to Trustmarque Solutions Limited following a competitive quotation process. The tender period ended on 10 November 2019, while the contract is set to run from 5 December 2019 until 4 December 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of offering virtualisation solutions like VMWare, to engage with significant players in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the limited procurement method favours competitive quotes from various suppliers, allowing for diverse business entries while potentially stimulating growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

***Awarded contract*** Software subscription - 3 quote exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70eae9a-75a2-4d7c-9f20-812d8278daad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2019 - 4 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,998 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| 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 | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70eae9a-75a2-4d7c-9f20-812d8278daad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70eae9a-75a2-4d7c-9f20-812d8278daad
  5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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