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Red Hat Site License

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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17 Sep 2025 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has successfully completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Red Hat Site License," aimed at acquiring industry-specific software development services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72212100, concluded at the award stage on 8th September 2025 and encompasses a contract period from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2026. This contract, valued at £48,563.55, is executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement and will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed adhering to a timeline that ended on 26th August 2025, allowing for a comprehensive review and vendor selection.

This awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in industry-specific solutions. Although the contract has been awarded to Academia Limited, businesses of a similar calibre could benefit from pursuing future contracts of this nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable contenders for such opportunities. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can establish valuable relationships with public institutions like the University of Derby, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Site License

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract for the University's Red Hat Site License.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1ebb241-2de7-4787-aac0-d955dc18081c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d4771a-f69d-4654-af26-a69cd0a4b5aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA LIMTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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