---
title: "VMware vSphere 8"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05434b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# VMware vSphere 8

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05434b

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement contract titled "VMware vSphere 8 Standard - Subscription License" within the software package and information systems category. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage, with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, located in Sheffield, being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £30,320.64 gross, was signed on 27th May 2025 and will be active for one year from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. This tender was conducted using a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the legal basis is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the IT sector, particularly those offering software solutions, to expand their portfolio and build partnerships within the public sector. Large-scale technology firms like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd have excelled in such procurement processes, indicating potential benefits for entities with expertise in delivering comprehensive software packages and related technology systems. Given the prominence of The Open University, engaging in contracts like this could enhance business visibility and credibility in the marketplace.

## Notice

VMware vSphere 8 Standard - Subscription License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030131-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,267 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030131-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030131-2025
  5th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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