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Red Hat Enterprise Linux

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux was led by the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. This contract falls under the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on software support services, with a detailed classification under CPV codes 48517000 and 72261000. The location for fulfilment is the East Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically in Nottingham (postal code NG5 1PB). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 2nd September 2025 and published on 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £50,831.55, was accessed through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, spanning a period from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises in the IT software sector, particularly those specialising in software support services akin to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The procurement method indicates a structured selection of suppliers capable of leveraging existing framework agreements. While this specific contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as noted in the suitability criteria, large scale companies, like the awarded supplier INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, can benefit from such arrangements to enhance their standing and forge lasting relationships with entities like the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Notice Description

Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55412118-08c1-4869-865d-9f4d46984347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,831 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,831 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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