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title: "Provision of VM Software and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc0ada69-845f-4e06-9a28-c5954e2f0551"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-03-20"
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# Provision of VM Software and Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc0ada69-845f-4e06-9a28-c5954e2f0551

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of VM Software and Support" has been completed, organised by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV code: 48000000), had a total value of £320,951.91 and was awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited. The contract period is set from 23rd March 2018 to 22nd March 2019, with the tender period concluding on 8th March 2018. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT support sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comparable solutions. Competitors looking to engage in similar tenders should possess expertise in software development and support services, ideally with prior experience in delivering similar projects to public organisations. Engaging in framework agreements like this could enable businesses to build a strong portfolio and foster relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Provision of VM Software and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42594e57-133b-44c2-96b0-06bc68a0b8d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,951 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42594e57-133b-44c2-96b0-06bc68a0b8d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42594e57-133b-44c2-96b0-06bc68a0b8d8
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82bf21f4-9a84-4bd7-b156-18050f407b90
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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