Award

DDaT25024 - Red Hat Training Units

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded the contract titled "DDaT25024 - Red Hat Training Units" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) to Academia Ltd. This contract, aimed at providing Red Hat Training Units, was sourced via Direct Award on the SLRA Lot 4 Framework and operates within a selective procurement method. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the tender officially posted on 25 February 2025. The contract period spans from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026. The main delivery location is WA4 4AD. The total contract value is £65,632.8.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity primarily for SMEs specialising in software packages and training services. Contracting with a prestigious entity like UK Research and Innovation, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, can significantly enhance a company's credentials and open doors to future procurement opportunities. The specific requirements for Red Hat Training Units suggest that businesses with expertise in providing specialised software training will benefit the most.

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Notice Title

DDaT25024 - Red Hat Training Units

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Red Hat Training Units. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the SLRA Lot 4 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc806fab-d25a-4956-93d2-feec4dfa3599
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25d3eac-8f6b-41e0-876d-da181f095213
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£65,632 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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