---
title: "VMWare VVF vSphere"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a12c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
---

# VMWare VVF vSphere

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a12c

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in Chesterfield, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of VMWare VVF vSphere licences. This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted with a limited competition, below-threshold request for quotes, and has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The contract commenced on 8 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 8 May 2028. The total value of the contract is £37,753.20 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £45,303.84. This completed contract represents the procurement stage of award.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in supplying software packages and information systems. Smaller enterprises with a focus on providing quality solutions at competitive pricing could find similar opportunities as Chesterfield Borough Council actively engages in limited competitions for contracts that are below the procurement threshold. Companies that can offer tailored solutions or have expertise relevant to government needs in software licensing stand a good chance of success in seeking similar opportunities for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This is a contract details notice for the provision of Supply of VMWare VVF vSphere licences for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a below threshold request for quotes. The total contract value is a maximum of PS37,753.20 excl. VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 8 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,753 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059299-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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