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Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for the subscription renewal, support, and maintenance of Red Hat software, under the industry category of software support services (CPV 72261000). This contract, procured through a selective method within a framework agreement, covers a potential value of £3,000,000 including VAT, with estimated charges for the first year at £1,873,282.57. The contract spans from 25 February 2025 to 24 February 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. Key locations impacted by this procurement include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software support services, particularly those that cater to complex environments and have experience with Red Hat products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria. The supplier, Celerity Limited, an SME from Preston, has been awarded the contract, indicating an openness to smaller business entities for such valuable opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software

Notice Description

Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software. Initial Term 24 months with the option to extend incrementally up to a period of 12 months. Contract Potential Value: PS3,000,000 Inc Vat Estimated Year 1 Charges: PS1,873,282.57 Inc Vat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa2a41e6-54ea-4da2-ad86-0819dce1c240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0382ca-37e3-4029-8e8b-21dfdc272d2f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Sarah Whittingham
Contact Email
sarah.whittingham@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELERITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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