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title: "DDaT21555 UKSBS Virtualisation Licence renewal"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT21555 UKSBS Virtualisation Licence renewal

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3d43793-6380-4911-ae55-c8d8bf7ea23e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. They are seeking a renewal of VMware Licences under the title "DDaT21555 UKSBS Virtualisation Licence renewal" within the Networking, Internet and intranet software package category. The procurement method used was a selective process with a call-off from a framework agreement. This particular procurement stage is classified as complete, following an award on 6th December 2021, with the contract period running from 23rd December 2021 to 22nd December 2022. The total contract value amounts to £51,821.70, with the tender period having ended on 6th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and software sectors, particularly those specialising in virtualisation technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can compete effectively, given that the procurement has indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in VMware products and those that can provide similar networking and software solutions are encouraged to explore potential partnerships or to expand their offerings in response to such public sector contracts.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for VMware License renewals. This was procured against the NHS Digital Solutions Workplace framework - SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 - Following the Framework direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6a976-6ad8-4f3f-87a3-22f0a643bb14 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 22 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,821 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,821 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2022 at 20:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6a976-6ad8-4f3f-87a3-22f0a643bb14
- 17 Jan 2022 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6a976-6ad8-4f3f-87a3-22f0a643bb14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6a976-6ad8-4f3f-87a3-22f0a643bb14
  30th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acbe647c-6d93-4622-8a28-64da38bc1757
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f010a477-3cc4-4bc2-a862-8743ecafa7a5

## Provenance

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