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Renewal of Redhat Licences for Virtual Datacentres

HM PASSPORT OFFICE : HOME OFFICE

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13 Dec 2018 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO), which is part of the Home Office, seeking bids for the renewal of Red Hat Linux licences for its virtual datacentres. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with a total value of £13,712. The tender process has been completed, with the award date on 3 December 2018, and the contract period began on 5 December 2018, concluding on 6 December 2018. This selective tendering method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the relevant geographical delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in software solutions, particularly those that focus on open-source software and IT infrastructure. Businesses that are well-equipped to compete in this process include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software licences and IT services. Such firms can leverage this opportunity to engage with a key government agency and potentially expand their delivery capabilities and market reach in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Redhat Licences for Virtual Datacentres

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) an Executive Agency of the Home Office (HO) is inviting bids for the renewal of the Red Hat Linux contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e85f89c-b87c-49a1-8137-bc04ab321a48
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 6 Dec 2018 30 days
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
HM PASSPORT OFFICE : HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of HM Passport Office : Home Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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