---
title: "VMware Cloud Foundation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# VMware Cloud Foundation

Buyer: FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b47

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## Summary

The Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, located in London, has completed the procurement process for "VMware Cloud Foundation" which focuses on acquiring VMware software licences, including maintenance and support. As a sub-central government public authority, the procurement falls under the IT services category, with Softcat PLC as the chosen supplier. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026 with an active status, having commenced on the same date and set to conclude on 20th October 2027. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition approach, below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process for services valued at £154,735.36 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Companies familiar with VMware software and capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and support services would be advantageous against similar tenders released by sub-central government authorities like the Financial Ombudsman Service. Large enterprises potentially stand to benefit from such contracts given the scale and expertise required to meet the procurement requirements efficiently. Engaging in these tenders not only offers substantial financial rewards but also assists in establishing robust connections within public authority sectors.

## Notice

Procurement of VMware software licences, including maintenance and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037883-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,735 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 9SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 09:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037883-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037883-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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