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STA - RAS Parallels

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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03 Oct 2023 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of RAS Parallels 200 subscription licence is being carried out by HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. The tender, titled "STA - RAS Parallels," falls under the services industry category with a total value of £17,332. The procurement method is direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on October 2, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on November 28, 2023, and end on November 27, 2024. The location for this procurement is at The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to supply RAS Parallels software package and information systems to HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. Businesses well-suited to compete are those providing remote desktop management solutions using virtualisation technology. The process has already reached the award stage, with Ultima Business Solutions being the successful supplier. Given the focus on value for money, businesses offering cost-effective solutions in this technology sector are encouraged to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

STA - RAS Parallels

Notice Description

Provision of RAS Parallels 200 subscription licence. RAS Parallels provides remote desktop management for desktop and application delivery using virtualisation technology. Its used to enable secure remote access to our applications and servers, for users and third party suppliers. It has been selected due its capabilities and value for money over product competitors, such as Citrix.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01e7e41b-b574-45c0-9ec1-082ac506c6d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d808453-fff2-4b40-a3a2-307738fd5668
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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