Award

Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

05 Nov 2021 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton initiated a procurement process titled "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support," primarily within the software-related services industry category. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 30th November 2021 to 29th November 2022, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2021. The award for the contract, valued at £35,800, was made to Academia Limited and was formally announced on 5th November 2021. The location of the buying organisation is Highfield Campus, Southampton, England.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software-related services. Businesses that offer solutions such as software licenses, support services, and related consulting would find this tender particularly relevant. The direct award process simplifies entry for eligible suppliers and encourages competition among SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, fostering growth in technology and service offerings for educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support

Notice Description

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to procure Red Hat Enterprise Site Licenses ("Licenses") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia Limited ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Licenses between the dates of 30th November 2021 and 29th November 2022. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC SLRA Framework Lot 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca9aa1d2-8544-4aff-ad65-e41a8b5e4dd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8e45b-e3fd-474a-86e9-0b2dee41ed81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Mark Gage
Contact Email
m.c.gage@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380597674

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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