---
title: "VMware licensing upgrade - Education & Corporate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659988"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-27"
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# VMware licensing upgrade - Education & Corporate

Buyer: CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659988

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## Summary

Clackmannanshire Council is conducting a tender process for a VMware licensing upgrade targeting the IT software and system management industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period commencing on 30 July 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The contract, awarded to boxxe Limited for a total value of £299,536.46, involves critical tasks such as reviewing licensing reports and securing cost-effective support for software licences to be valid for sale within Scotland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software packages, particularly those offering network management software services and professional consulting. Companies capable of providing necessary licensing solutions within the specified timeframe, as well as offering additional professional services, are well-positioned to compete in this market. The focus on sustainability and potential fluctuations in demand also suggests a dynamic environment where adaptable suppliers could thrive.

## Notice

1.Review the attached licence report (Clacks_IB_Report.xls) showing licences in support to 31/3/2022 as well as those out of support.2.Identify the most cost-effective route to secure pricing for support for all licences to 31st March 2026, acknowledging our demand will remain static with any changes in demand from our Education or Corporate usage are likely to be compensated by a rise or fall in demand from the other.3.Licences supplied must be valid for sale within Scotland, using appropriate distribution channels and supported by VMware.4.As a separate item, provide the cost for 4 days professional services which may or may not be utilised as required, over the course of the contract term to review usage and inform the likely costs after this initial contract term which would terminate on 31st March 2026.For special pricing contact Graham Todd Territory Account Executive, Scotland - UK Commercial gtodd@vmware.com Mobile: 07985337451

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422209 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,536 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GOLSPIE |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW10 6UB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | A1 VERMIN CONTROL AND DEER MANAGEMENT; AECOM; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; BOXXE; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; CITROEN; D & K LAFFERTY; DAVID RITCHIE & SONS; HARVEY NASH; INTERNET CREATION; LORIEN RESOURCING; OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS; R K MCHARDY; ROLAND MCMEEKEN; SKILLFLUENCE; SYCHEM; TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA; VENESKY BROWN; WATERS; WHY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 10:04 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422209

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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