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title: "CA15088 - ESNEFT2376 - VMware Software licencing for the ESNEFT Infrastructure Environment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT"
published: "2025-01-29"
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# CA15088 - ESNEFT2376 - VMware Software licencing for the ESNEFT Infrastructure Environment

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9753eee-b965-44c3-872f-d8a1c4505195

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of VMware virtualisation software under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. This contract, valued at £2,395,530, is set to commence on 3rd March 2025 and end on 1st March 2030. The procurement falls under the category of IT software packages and was conducted using an open procedure. Key locations include the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the award published on 29th January 2025, and the tender period ended on 3rd January 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in virtualisation technologies. As the contract spans five years with potential extensions, SMEs focusing on IT solutions for healthcare environments would find this opportunity beneficial for long-term growth. The designated supplier, Phoenix Software Ltd, indicates a preference for experienced providers in the sector, potentially guiding other businesses on the standards and capabilities required to compete effectively in similar public procurements in the future.

## Notice

Invitation to Offer for the Supply of VMware virtualization software. VMware software enables the running of virtual computers on physical computers to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a 5-year period with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month, (provisional start date 3rd March 2025). This procurement is to be conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/ To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15088. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15088 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f210ec-4b0c-4f8e-8f0f-ae0402b132df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,395,530 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 5PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Bixley |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f210ec-4b0c-4f8e-8f0f-ae0402b132df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f210ec-4b0c-4f8e-8f0f-ae0402b132df
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

## Provenance

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