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title: "VMware ESX licences and support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2172cf8-428a-4580-971a-6934cd2ca731"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-22"
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# VMware ESX licences and support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2172cf8-428a-4580-971a-6934cd2ca731

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of VMware ESX licences and support, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The tender, which was conducted using a selective procurement method, had a total contract value of £133,822 and was initiated on 15 October 2019, with the contract period running until 14 October 2022. The tender period concluded on 14 October 2019. The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering IT services and support. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as there is a recognised suitability for such businesses within this procurement. This contract not only allows suppliers to establish a relationship with a significant local authority but also opens avenues for further contracts in the public sector, particularly in regions served by Durham County Council.

## Notice

Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22296d66-2b06-4e77-a1ff-eed3b4a86cc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2019 - 23 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,882 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2019 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22296d66-2b06-4e77-a1ff-eed3b4a86cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22296d66-2b06-4e77-a1ff-eed3b4a86cc3
  22nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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