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title: "Provision of VMware Licenses"
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# Provision of VMware Licenses

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fde9bcb1-122b-457c-b8e2-d326e9dc22f7

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the provision of VMware licences, with a total contract value of £30,086.40. This tender falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th September 2024, with the contract set to run from 15th October 2024 to 17th April 2026. The award was published on 13th November 2024, following an active award status declared on 27th September 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in software procurement and implementation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for involvement in this contract, although the successful supplier, Softcat PLC, is a large entity. Businesses focusing on providing high-quality software solutions and services could find significant prospects in similar tenders, especially those that can leverage established framework agreements. The contract notably accommodates firms capable of delivering specific software licence services within a defined timeframe and budget.

## Notice

Provision of VMware Software Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c43d55a-60e8-4914-8793-a17a0c712e4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,086 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c43d55a-60e8-4914-8793-a17a0c712e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c43d55a-60e8-4914-8793-a17a0c712e4a
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

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