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title: "VMWare vSphere Licensing and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9ac2dd1-0618-426c-a10f-c80cbfa011f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# VMWare vSphere Licensing and Support

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ac2dd1-0618-426c-a10f-c80cbfa011f8

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## Summary

The Coal Authority has awarded a contract for VMWare vSphere Licensing and Support under the CCS TePAS 2 Framework, following a competitive quotation involving five suppliers. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, valued at GBP 106,018.48, will commence on 12th September 2024 and conclude on 11th September 2027. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary location for contract delivery is Mansfield, England (postal code: NG18 4RG). The award status is active as of 12th September 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in software licensing and support services. Companies that can offer reliable and scalable IT solutions will find this tender beneficial for business growth. The long-term contract duration provides stability and the potential for further engagements with The Coal Authority. Although the awarded supplier is SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, opportunities exist for other vendors to become competitively positioned for future tenders under similar frameworks.

## Notice

The Coal Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of VMWare vSphere Licensing & Support. This contract was awarded via CCS TePAS 2 Framework following competitive quotation with 5 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22332ee-3207-4a8d-90af-cfbb89d11fb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,018 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,018 |
| 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 COAL AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22332ee-3207-4a8d-90af-cfbb89d11fb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22332ee-3207-4a8d-90af-cfbb89d11fb5
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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