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title: "VM Ware VEO Norfolk & Suffolk Police"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# VM Ware VEO Norfolk & Suffolk Police

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfc04e65-3d45-47e1-b4a7-2a6b4881c23d

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and Suffolk has completed the procurement process for a new VM Ware VEO solution. The contract, facilitated by BlueLight Commercial and awarded to a Value Added Reseller via a Crown Commercial Framework, encompasses software packages and information systems within the East of England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 December 2024, the contract starting on 22 December 2024, and continuing until 21 December 2026. The total value of the contract is £53,225. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase, with a publication date of the award notice on 23 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those that excel in providing virtual server solutions and remote infrastructure management. Larger enterprises or those already well-established in the public sector and experienced with framework agreements will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract, awarded through a stringent selection process, suggests a high bar for quality and reliability, ideal for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public procurement sector and collaborate with law enforcement and fire services.

## Notice

This is notice of 7 Forces Commercial Services award of the provision of new VM Ware VM Ware Enterprise Order (VEO) upon expiry of the current agreement. VM Ware is a solution that allows the hosting of multiple servers in a 'virtual' way; limiting the number of physical servers required and providing agile access for remote management of infrastructure. The VM Ware VEO has been facilitated by BlueLight Commercial on for Policing and the Fire Service. BlueLight Commercial have awarded the provision of this VEO to an approved Value Added Reseller via a Crown Commercial Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c25c4a0-6d1e-4c43-910b-bead4b4b60d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,225 |
| 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c25c4a0-6d1e-4c43-910b-bead4b4b60d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c25c4a0-6d1e-4c43-910b-bead4b4b60d8
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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