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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subcription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Nov 2024 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, revolves around the acquisition of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subscriptions. The procurement falls under the "License management software package" category (CPV 48218000) and is valued at £31,888.63. The contract spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 and is located at OX11 0QX. The process employed a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement stage is the award, with notable dates including the tender period ending on 18th October 2024 and the award date on 1st November 2024. The contract was awarded to A24 Ltd, a SME based in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software licensing and subscription services, to engage with a prominent public sector organisation. Since the procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, businesses adept at offering competitive pricing and efficient delivery can find ample opportunities for growth. The competitive and straightforward nature of this procurement route makes it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to enter the government supply chain and expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subcription

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subscriptions. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3333097e-49b1-4025-b227-7bbf4ca6502f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f12e528-19dd-4882-b9a7-0b246ec9bd61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES 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 1UH
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
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A24

Further Information

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