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G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 - Parallels Support 2025-28 [PCR2015]

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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16 Apr 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England Limited has completed the procurement process titled "G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 - Parallels Support 2025-28 [PCR2015]," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement involved providing access to internal applications via Parallels Remote Access Server. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £100,000, started on 10th April 2025 and will end on 9th April 2028. The procurement took place in Swindon, with the delivery address postal code SN2 2EH.

This tender offers significant business development opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and IT support services. Ultima Business Solutions Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, showcasing the accessibility of such opportunities for similarly sized firms. Businesses experienced in providing software package and information systems that align with Parallels Support can find growth potential in similar tenders organised by public sector bodies like Historic England Limited.

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Notice Title

G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 - Parallels Support 2025-28 [PCR2015]

Notice Description

Historic England utilise Parallels Remote Access Server (RAS) to provide access to internal applications to both Staff and 3rd party contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a1213fc-d819-4383-b716-c45f95817f83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a401f80f-02a2-48bc-a782-261fd1c61430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2028 3-4 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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