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title: "VM Ware Licences and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f80e9f56-cb79-4351-8c0e-c1b79a8d9405"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# VM Ware Licences and Support

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f80e9f56-cb79-4351-8c0e-c1b79a8d9405

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## Summary

Croydon Council is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of VM Ware Licences and Support, aiming to enhance their IT capabilities. The tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV Code: 48000000), is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period, which ends on 18 March 2022, and the contract period that runs from 11 April 2022 to 10 April 2023, with an anticipated budget of £9,999. The procurement process is ongoing at the active stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT firms, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their business by supplying licensing and support services. Businesses that specialise in software solutions and IT support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, allowing them to establish a long-term partnership with Croydon Council and develop their market presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Council invites quotations for the provision of our VM Ware licences Purchase of VM Ware licences and support: 1. Customer Purchasing Program T1 VMware vSphere 7 Standard for 1 processor Part no. VS7-STD-C-T1 Qty 24 2. Production Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 7 Standard for 1 processor Part no. VS7-STD-P-SSS-C Qty 26 3. Production Support/Subscription for VMware vSphere 7 Enterprise Plus for 1 processor Part no. VS7-EPL-P-SSS-C Qty 6 4. Basic Support Coverage VMware vCenter Server 7 Standard for vSphere 7 (Per Instance) Part no. VCS7-STD-G-SSS-C Qty 1 The Council requires quotes for the above for 1 year, 2 years and for 3 years Date of our renewal is 11 Apr 2022 until 10 Apr 2023/24/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a010b3-eba8-4659-bfeb-b824fc242e13 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a010b3-eba8-4659-bfeb-b824fc242e13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a010b3-eba8-4659-bfeb-b824fc242e13
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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