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title: "CPU 7527 Purchase of VMWare software licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d78bd4f7-5fe5-4605-8092-159466eae754"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-31"
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# CPU 7527 Purchase of VMWare software licenses

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78bd4f7-5fe5-4605-8092-159466eae754

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has awarded a direct procurement contract for the "Purchase of VMWare software licenses" (CPU 7527) in the industry category of license management software packages. The total value of the contract is £34,275.84, and it spans from 26 January 2025 to 24 January 2028. The procurement process was completed with Boxxe, a large-scale supplier, under a direct award method. The tender encompasses services within the IT sector and targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specifically. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, particularly in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specializing in software or IT services to engage with large-scale government contracts. Given the focus on VMWare software licenses, companies with expertise in IT solutions, software licensing, and management services would have been well-positioned to compete. Participation in such contracts can lead to business growth through substantial revenue generation, credibility in the public sector, and potential for long-term partnerships with government entities such as Nottingham City Council.

## Notice

Purchase of VMWare software licences for the period 23/01/2025 - 22/01/2028 by Purchase Order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291b0d2-e8d1-4e04-9281-516ee1665363 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,275 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291b0d2-e8d1-4e04-9281-516ee1665363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1291b0d2-e8d1-4e04-9281-516ee1665363
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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