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SUSE Linux Servers Support

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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18 Nov 2021 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for support services related to SUSE Linux Servers. The tender, titled "SUSE Linux Servers Support," falls under the category of software maintenance and repair services and was awarded via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £172,842.86, commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2024. The tender period concluded on 26th July 2021, with the award being published on 18th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in software maintenance and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract appealing, given the contracting authority's openness to SME participation. Relevant businesses that can offer extensive support for SUSE Linux systems will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUSE Linux Servers Support

Notice Description

SUSE Enterprise Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f488a9a-706f-48e6-a50d-d100e4714f9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f4f5f-c486-4f1f-b09f-4305ce5dc48d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,842 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,842 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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