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Redhat Linux Support 25/26

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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12 Mar 2025 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process for the "Redhat Linux Support 25/26" contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The contract involves the renewal of Redhat Linux support services, with the value amounting to £146,852.61. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, covering the delivery location in Wales, United Kingdom. The final award was published on 12 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT support services for software packages and information systems. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, although the awarded supplier for this process is Bechtle Limited, a large enterprise. This contract could provide substantial growth for IT firms looking to establish or expand their foothold within the public sector by offering reliable and specialised support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redhat Linux Support 25/26

Notice Description

Renewal of Redhat Linux Support for 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-004b906a-c4ad-4040-8579-be28c428ddd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd51b21a-d8a8-4c50-80e5-adcac60a1100
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,852 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,852 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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