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title: "VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX"
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# VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b70ee7-bd63-4054-b64d-16c47304fe4a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, facilitated by BlueLight Commercial. The contract titled "VM Ware VEO Kent & Essex Police" falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000) and pertains to the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with an award date of 19th December 2024, followed by the contract period running from 22nd December 2024 to 21st December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a Crown Commercial Framework, with a contract value of £578,060.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those providing virtualisation software and infrastructure management services. SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted for this opportunity, but larger businesses with established capabilities in software and information systems, especially those experienced in providing services to public sector clients, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, BlueLight Commercial, indicates a focus on well-established vendors who can ensure reliable and scalable solutions for critical public safety infrastructure.

## Notice

This is notice of 7 Forces Commercial Services award of the provision of new VM Ware VM Ware Enterprise Order (VEO) upon expiry of the current agreement. VM Ware is a solution that allows the hosting of multiple servers in a 'virtual' way; limiting the number of physical servers required and providing agile access for remote management of infrastructure. The VM Ware VEO has been facilitated by BlueLight Commercial on for Policing and the Fire Service. BlueLight Commercial have awarded the provision of this VEO to an approved Value Added Reseller via a Crown Commercial Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc3b5a4-0690-4bd6-8576-7e4eec3f03e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £578,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £578,060 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc3b5a4-0690-4bd6-8576-7e4eec3f03e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc3b5a4-0690-4bd6-8576-7e4eec3f03e9
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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