---
title: "Broadcom vSphere License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a48"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-01-23"
---

# Broadcom vSphere License Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a48

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire recently awarded a contract for the renewal of its Broadcom vSphere License to Phoenix Software Ltd. This procurement, categorised under 'goods' and classified as 'License management software package,' was conducted using an open procedure. The total contract value is £315,256, and the contract was signed on 1st November 2024, reflecting the latest stage of the procurement process, which is now complete. The procurement took place in the UKH region, with the university’s main campus located in Luton. This specific contract follows the initial tender which had a procurement stage identified as active with a value estimate of £400,000 and a tender closure date on 12th September 2024.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses involved in software licensing and management, particularly those providing virtualisation solutions like VMware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from Phoenix Software Ltd, a recognised SME. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial business growth, enhanced credibility, and the potential for long-term partnerships with higher education institutions. The open procurement method ensures a fair and competitive process, providing equal opportunities for all qualified suppliers to participate and contribute innovative solutions.

## Notice

1.1 This tender is for the renewal of the University's Broadcom VMware License. Please see details on Tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002406-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £315,256 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002406-2025
- 13 Aug 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025584-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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