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RM1557.13 - G Cloud - Parallels consolidation and support

HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED

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21 Nov 2024 at 13:00

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22 Apr 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England Limited has recently completed a procurement process titled "RM1557.13 - G Cloud - Parallels consolidation and support," categorised under Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This procurement involved the consolidation and support of Parallels Remote Access Server (RAS) by Ultima Business Solutions Limited, merging two existing farms into one Hyper-V hosted farm to support both Historic England staff and third-party access. The project, valued at £52,130.00 after a variation, was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The original contract period runs from 25 March 2024 to 24 March 2026, with final award updates published on 21 November 2024. The primary location for the service delivery is Swindon, postcode SN2 2EH.

This tender from Historic England presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services and software support, particularly those experienced with virtualisation technologies and remote access solutions. SMEs would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially those capable of integrating and supporting large-scale IT infrastructures. The selective procurement method and framework agreement utilisation indicate that businesses already part of relevant frameworks stand a better chance at securing such contracts, fostering growth through expanded service offerings and long-term support engagements.

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Notice Title

RM1557.13 - G Cloud - Parallels consolidation and support

Notice Description

Historic England utilise Parallels Remote Access Server (RAS) Ultima will provide services to merge/migrate the existing 2 farms into 1 Hyper-V hosted farm which will support both Historic England Staff and 3rd party access, and provide ongoing support. Built in extension utilised on 21.11.24 adding a variation value of PS10,130.00 to the original value of PS42,000.00 making the new total PS52,130.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aca23f0b-5669-4364-b427-2cca62fefc3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb9fc51-8912-4c62-9bfd-3e8106f6c2fc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2026 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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