Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for an Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) service for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7. The awarded contract, valued at £413,686.73, calls for IT services including security and bug fix maintenance over a 12-month period, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract runs from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Although the DWP is headquartered in Manchester, this contract covers regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The classification falls under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000), making it pertinent for the tech industry. The award notice was published on 25th July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in system maintenance and security for Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, providing a fair competition ground. Businesses that have a successful track record in delivering similar IT services stand a good chance of securing this type of contract in the future. Leveraging this contract can aid business growth by enhancing credibility and expanding client portfolios through offering critical and high-demand IT services.

This is an AI-generated summary 🚀

How useful is this summary?

Award

Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th July 2024 11:33:32 AM
Contract Summary

RHEL 7 Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) SKU RH00270 for a 12-month period. This service is to include Security Maintenance, Bug Fix Maintenance. With the option of a 12 month extension period. (if exercised can be incrementally up to a total period of 12 months)
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-d713f2c8-bc4c-4860-90a5-43ff06a61e91

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72000000

CPV Division(s)

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

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Buyer Name

Sarah Whittingham

Buyer Email

sarah.whittingham@dwp.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2 St Peters Square

Manchester

M2 3AA

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CDW LIMITED

View contract on Contracts Finder

Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority

Awarded Supplier(s)