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Red Hat Licences

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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13 Nov 2017 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives in Richmond, England, recently completed a procurement process for a 12-month licensing contract for Red Hat software. The tender, titled "Red Hat Licences," was categorised under software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and had a contract period starting from 30 November 2017 until 29 November 2018. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 6 November 2017, with the award announcement made on 9 November 2017 and published on 13 November 2017.

This contract represents a prime opportunity for businesses skilled in providing software solutions and services, particularly those with experience in licensing and supporting Red Hat products. Companies that specialise in IT services and software supply would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, as they can cater to government contracts that demand specific technology expertise. The successful company awarded this contract was Bytes Software Services Ltd, indicating a preference for established providers within the industry.

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Notice Title

Red Hat Licences

Notice Description

12 month licensing contract for Red Hat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-799692d1-c6d6-40b3-b8ae-7bce5196ef78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47086558-d636-4766-bb7e-e915ecd5f8bf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,015 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2017 - 29 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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