---
title: "OpenText VIM and Archive Licences and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# OpenText VIM and Archive Licences and Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598b0

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of OpenText VIM and Archive Licences and Support for a period of five years. The direct award contract was necessitated due to time constraints and the absence of suitable alternative procurement routes. The contract was awarded to SAP (UK) LIMITED and covers the delivery of software packages and information systems, with a contract value amounting to GBP 1,104,000 gross. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and focuses on the UKF1 region. The contract was signed on 24th September 2025, with the service period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to engage with public sector projects. While the current contract was awarded directly to SAP (UK) LIMITED, the necessity demonstrated for expedient solutions underlines the high demand for businesses capable of delivering robust and essential software solutions promptly. Companies looking to penetrate the public sector market in areas such as enterprise software solutions and digital transformation may find future opportunities aligning with Derbyshire County Council's needs, especially if they can offer scalable and effective products suited for sub-central government requirements.

## Notice

Purchase of OpenText VIM and Archive Licences and Support for 5 years

### Procurement Information

The Council first became aware in March 2025 while it was determining the routes for procurement of a new contract to deliver its finance and payroll software that OpenText licences were required. However, it only became clear in July that there was no suitable alternative procurement route available to provide this integral element of the project within the project timescales. There is no time to reprocure through an open tender and no suitable framework which the Council could use for the required contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060782-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,000 |
| Contracts value | £920,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060782-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055845-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055844-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060782-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055845-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055844-2025
  11th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sap.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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