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title: "GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal"
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# GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d1b3f7-4f2e-4798-b10e-b34aaa5ef0cc

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) involved the direct award of a contract to CDW Limited for "GMCA 1324 - VMWare Licences and Support renewal." This tender, classified under the IT services category, covers the procurement of VMware hypervisor licenses and technical support, crucial for maintaining existing hypervisor technology. The procurement was formally awarded on 1st July 2025, with the award notice published on 12th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a value of £89,000. While the buying organization operates from Manchester, this contract impacts a wide geographical range, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and multiple European regions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies skilled in IT services, particularly those capable of providing consultancy, software development, and technical support related to VMware technologies. While this specific tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale IT firms, like the awarded supplier CDW Limited, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Participation in these opportunities can provide access to significant public sector engagements, enhancing reputation and allowing for potential geographic expansion.

## Notice

This procurement is for VMware hypervisor licenses and technical support to allow GMCA maintain the hypervisor technology currently in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed29965-6e32-4898-8aa7-5592076bc38f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed29965-6e32-4898-8aa7-5592076bc38f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed29965-6e32-4898-8aa7-5592076bc38f
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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