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title: "VMWare Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0e964ad-199e-4b06-a8c8-98fdc8a659c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-03-28"
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# VMWare Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0e964ad-199e-4b06-a8c8-98fdc8a659c0

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for VMWare Maintenance, which involved a direct tender for software package and information systems valued at £45,740.14. The procurement was initiated on 30th June 2015 and the contract commenced on 20th June 2017, lasting until 20th June 2020. The contracting authority, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 2TT, England), awarded the contract to Prolinx Computer Systems Limited, following a single tender action below the threshold.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in software services and maintenance, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Competing for contracts like this can help such businesses grow by expanding their client base and demonstrating their capabilities in software solutions for educational institutions. The completion of this contract may also lead to future opportunities as the buyer may seek additional services related to their IT infrastructure.

## Notice

VMWare Licence Subscription and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba1cdab-15ca-4859-bca1-2ca4f096b02e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2017 - 20 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,740 |
| 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 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLINX COMPUTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba1cdab-15ca-4859-bca1-2ca4f096b02e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba1cdab-15ca-4859-bca1-2ca4f096b02e
  28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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