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title: "VMware Subscription Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-13"
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# VMware Subscription Software

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa054e78-6fb0-4d2a-93ea-45359a8a6237

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council culminated in the awarding of a contract for VMware Subscription Software, classified under Software package and information systems, to Phoenix Software Limited. This direct award, with a total value of £175,000, took place in the United Kingdom and marks the completion of the procurement stage. The awarding occurred on 21st September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 29th September 2028.

This tender provides growth opportunities primarily for large software service providers capable of delivering VMware subscription services efficiently. Although the direct procurement method was employed, SMEs with suitable capabilities could consider positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar service categories within the software and information systems industry, enhancing their prospects for participating in public sector contracts with buying organisations like Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

VMware Subscription Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b983b2d-7114-4660-8109-133a16a05c83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b983b2d-7114-4660-8109-133a16a05c83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b983b2d-7114-4660-8109-133a16a05c83
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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