---
title: "VMware Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abd3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# VMware Renewal

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abd3

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## Summary

The public procurement process, conducted by Cumberland Council, pertains to the renewal of VMware systems, a strategic initiative titled "VMware Renewal." It focuses on the software package and information systems industry category and is located within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has been completed, with the tender awarded on 14th August 2025. The contract spans from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2026, underscoring Cumberland Council's need for ongoing IT infrastructure support. With a total gross value of £64,175.61, the procurement was executed through a limited method aimed at below-threshold competition, evidencing selectivity in supplier engagement.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud systems and IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in VMware technologies. The limited competition approach indicates potential opportunities for businesses capable of offering competitive and innovative solutions tailored to sub-central government needs. Larger IT firms, like PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, which specialise in software packages and systems, would be well-suited to participate in such contracts, provided they can demonstrate effective solutions to support legacy system disaggregation and renewal.

## Notice

Legacy Cumbria county council cloud system still to be disaggregated - VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus for vSphere Foundation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063811-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,479 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063811-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063811-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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