# VMWare Virtual Servers

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by OPEN UNIVERSITY\(THE\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [OPEN UNIVERSITY\(THE\)](/buyers/open-university-the/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Softcat PLC](/suppliers/softcat/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,737,805
- Tender value: £1,737,806
- Award date: 18 June 2026
- Published: 3 July 2026
- Contract start: 23 June 2026
- Contract end: 22 June 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 6bd42559-9ca9-47c0-89e6-89cfb09efbed-904670
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdaca604-6072-4a92-a7e9-a813cc7646dd

## Description

Upgraded subscription for the continued use and support of the virtual server infrastructure\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd42559-9ca9-47c0-89e6-89cfb09efbed-904670)