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

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Jul 2024 at 11:33

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.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c169f9e4-5c6b-464f-97be-a012f4655a75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,686 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,686 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Sarah Whittingham
Contact Email
sarah.whittingham@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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