---
title: "VSPHERE FOUNDATION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060927"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# VSPHERE FOUNDATION

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060927

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "VSPHERE FOUNDATION" was conducted by the University of the West of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol. This project falls under the "goods" industry category and involves the acquisition of a license management software package, as specified by the CPV code 48218000. The buying organisation operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold, and without competition. The tender has reached the contract award stage, with an active contract period from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2027. The contract, valued at £35,202.56, was signed on 13th November 2025 and published on the Find a Tender service on 19th January 2026. The geographical region for this contract is the South West of England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and IT services, like CDW LIMITED, the supplier awarded the contract. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in delivering complex software products and experience in working with public authorities would be well-suited for such contracts. With the procurement using a direct approach, businesses that have established relationships and proven track records in the specific sector with public entities may enhance their chances of successful bidding in similar future opportunities. This type of contract is an excellent example of how businesses in the technology sector can expand their footprint in the public domain by aligning their capabilities with the specific needs of the procuring authority.

## Notice

VCF-VSP-FND-1Y-?DM - VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION (until 11/01/2027)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004497-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,202 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004497-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004497-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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