---
title: "VMware Subscription Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06635d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# VMware Subscription Support and Maintenance

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06635d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the VMware Subscription Support and Maintenance contract, managed by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees, aimed to ensure the renewal of VMware licenses, support, and maintenance for council on-premises systems. The contracting authority, based in Huddersfield, awarded the contract via a direct procurement method due to market-driven urgencies, bypassing the competitive procedure. The contract, categorised under software programming and consultancy services, was awarded to R-COM CONSULTING LIMITED, located in Stockport. The contract period extends from 8th July 2026 to 9th April 2027, with a gross value of £221,184. The procurement stage has been completed with the award notice published on 8th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software support services, particularly SMEs that can efficiently manage software license renewals under tight scheduling constraints. Organisations equipped to adapt to shifts in licensing arrangements and provide seamless transition services would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the council's shift to subscription-only licensing and direct contract awards, businesses that can demonstrate agility and expertise in navigating rapidly changing vendor environments will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The renewal of VMWare Licenses, Support and Maintenance ensuring all Council on premises systems and services continue to operate without disruption.

### Procurement Information

The urgency arises from external vendor decisions and market changes, not from delay, poor planning, or inaction by the Council. The Council could not have reasonably foreseen: * The scale of the price increases * The mandatory move from perpetual licenses to subscription-only licensing * The restriction of pricing visibility to approximately 60 days before renewal * The removal of commercial flexibility previously available through the reseller market These factors materially constrained the Council's ability to plan, budget, or undertake a competitive procurement in advance of contract expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064419-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,320 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | R-COM CONSULTING; R-COM TECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 17:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064419-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064419-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020052-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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