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Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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15 Apr 2020 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support, initiated by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) located in Swansea, Wales. The procurement falls under the category of office and computing machinery and is classified as a selective tender method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th March 2020, with the awarded contract value amounting to £317,251.26. The contract period is set to last from 31st March 2020 to 30th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software sector, particularly those specialising in operating system support and cloud services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their ability to provide flexible and innovative solutions that align with the DVLA's requirements for a dynamic support arrangement with Red Hat. Engaging in this procurement process may facilitate growth and expand market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support

Notice Description

DVLA currently has a mix of Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployed both on premise and off-premise in multiple clouds. The intention is to create a flexible arrangement such that can move, at will, to any Certified cloud provider whilst retaining the support relationship with Red Hat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae09da9f-d230-4801-a29b-ff1b9edcb5ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa18804-1e54-4a62-b5ee-64b1f193d0ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,251 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,251 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.fox@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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