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Red Hat/ Linux Estate Support & Maintenance

COMPANIES HOUSE

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05 Nov 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House has awarded a contract for "Red Hat/ Linux Estate Support & Maintenance" to Ultima Business Solutions Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract officially starting on 10th October 2024 and ending on 9th October 2025. The procurement process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. Services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and Northern Ireland. The total contract value is £58,093.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the support and maintenance of Red Hat/Linux systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of work particularly beneficial for growth, given the project's nationwide scope and significant contract value. The framework agreement method underscores the importance of pre-existing relationships and qualifications, suggesting that companies with robust track records in similar public sector projects will be well-positioned to compete in such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Red Hat/ Linux Estate Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Support contract for RedHat Linux.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91428555-a510-49f3-abff-db1aace2d283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b190ad-a5fc-4858-b6c9-ba048d091d36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,093 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2025 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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