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title: "VMware Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5d84dc2-3155-49a3-9034-a5daddff9fb1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# VMware Software

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d84dc2-3155-49a3-9034-a5daddff9fb1

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## Summary

The contracting process for the procurement of "VMware Software" by Stroud District Council has reached the Award stage. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically focusing on the software package and information systems industry, classified under CPV code 48000000. Stroud District Council, based in Ebley Mill, Stroud, Gloucestershire (postcode GL5 4UB), serves as the buying organisation. The contract has been awarded to Softcat PLC on 14th July 2025, with the subsequent contract period running from 15th July 2025 to 14th July 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to £34,854 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities specifically suited for large organisations operating within the software and technology sectors, given the nature of the framework agreement. Although not tailored towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies experienced in providing comprehensive software solutions could greatly benefit from this procurement. Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for growth and the ability to leverage existing frameworks to expand business within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract award notice only - call off from a framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62caaeb-253a-4ca1-8b8d-37092a834c2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,854 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,854 |
| 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 | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| 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

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62caaeb-253a-4ca1-8b8d-37092a834c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62caaeb-253a-4ca1-8b8d-37092a834c2a
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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