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    ContractsVMware Virtual Server Subscription Upgrade
    Awarded contract

    VMware Virtual Server Subscription Upgrade

    Awarded
    £1.7m
    Published 3 Jul 2026

    Upgrade subscription for VMware virtual server infrastructure to ensure continued support and maintenance of the organization's virtual computing environment.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 3 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £1.7m
    Published 3 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,737,806
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      22 Jun 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SO
      SOFTCAT PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    3 Jul 2026Today22 Jun 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks an upgraded subscription for the continued use and support of virtual server infrastructure. The subscription will provide ongoing access to VMware virtualization technology, technical support services, and software updates to maintain the organization's virtual computing environment. Qualified vendors should offer comprehensive support, maintenance, and licensing renewal services that ensure system reliability, security patches, and compliance with current virtualization standards.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CriticalArc Ltd1× · 25%
    2. CLOUDFLARE INC1× · 25%
    3. ACADEMIA LTD1× · 25%
    4. SOFTCAT PLC1× · 25%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, CIVICA UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    6bd42559-9ca9-47c0-89e6-89cfb09efbed-904670
    OU
    Buyer
    OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
    Sector
    IT & Software