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Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions2025/26 (1-Year)

MET OFFICE

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17 Apr 2025 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for "Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions 2025/26 (1-Year)." This contract falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and required businesses to be registered on a framework agreement. The selective procurement method resulted in a call-off from framework number RM6098. The total contract value is £43,544.03, and the contract period extends from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd April 2025 and the award date being 17th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing software and support services, particularly those specialising in extended life support for software packages. The contract has been awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, a large-scale enterprise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as the procurement process shows an inclination towards such businesses. Companies operating in the South West of the United Kingdom will find this contract particularly relevant due to the specified delivery address. This tender demonstrates potential for future collaborations and growth in the software support services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions2025/26 (1-Year)

Notice Description

Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions 2025/26 (1-Year) Framework number: RM6098

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8a71dde-60eb-4fb9-b726-6f02586bfdaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c5f05c-99b4-40a0-b597-0f66a9e1b5da
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
£43,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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