---
title: "VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646b4

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, awarded a contract under the title "VMWARE VSPHERE FOUNDATION" within the industry category of goods, specifically for license management software. The procurement process, managed through a direct method below the competitive threshold, has successfully concluded with the contract being signed on 13th November 2025 and set to run from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2027. This tender primarily focuses on the provision of VMware software and the process progressed to the awarding stage as of 4th February 2026, with CDW LIMITED securing the contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those offering licensing solutions. While the direct procurement method limited competition, businesses with capabilities in license management software development and distribution could have a competitive advantage in similar future opportunities. Such contracts are ideally suited to IT firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and engage with educational institutions like the University of the West of England.

## 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/009881-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009881-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009881-2026
  4th February 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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