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title: "The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence"
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# The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d212e36a-22ef-4e4d-a3f9-556025906dca

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of VMWARE Software Licence" was conducted by N H S Shared Business Services. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems category, involved the selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with a value of GBP 439,545.48, is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed, with the contract running from 23rd July 2026 to 22nd July 2029. The deadline for tender submission was 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software and IT services. The contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, highlighting potential collaboration for IT firms interested in providing similar software solutions in future procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the suitability criteria, thus offering an attractive avenue for SMEs to expand their clientele and portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a single supplier to provide the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware VDefend, and associated recovery solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b9fd23-e8ee-443c-ad1e-a36363c87db4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,545 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b9fd23-e8ee-443c-ad1e-a36363c87db4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b9fd23-e8ee-443c-ad1e-a36363c87db4
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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