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Red Hat Licences and Support II

HOME OFFICE

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28 Feb 2026 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Red Hat Licences and Support II," focusing on IT software packages within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £4,000,000, covers the period from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2029, with supplies delivered to London, United Kingdom. The tender reached its award stage on 16 January 2026, after the tender period concluded on 21 November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale firms specialising in IT software and services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) might find the framework agreement method suitable to engage as subcontractors or suppliers, although the primary contract was awarded to Computacenter UK Limited. The focus on Red Hat licences suggests a need for expertise in enterprise software solutions, offering potential growth avenues in supporting services or niche technology enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Licences and Support II

Notice Description

The provision of Red Hat Licences and Support II.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47bd2bf2-af3a-4e87-9e9c-d884ee2127df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29f8454-2860-4382-8969-7b2ba7405f09
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2029 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

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