Decision details

Procurement of Supply of VMware licences and software support

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Technology

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The award of a contract for Supply of VMware licences and software support to Phoenix Software Limited following a further competition through CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2.

The contract is for five years and commences on 1 November 2024. No options to extend are available.

The contract value is £515,164.64 (exc VAT).

Reasons for the decision:

Phoenix Software Limited were the most economically advantageous tender scoring highest overall in the further competition across the procurement evaluation criteria.

Alternative options considered:

The service cannot be provided in-house.

The remaining suppliers who tendered for the opportunity were not considered as they scored lower than the successful supplier.

Publication date: 19/11/2024