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Linux support contract 2024

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 Aug 2024 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Linux support contract 2024" within the Information Technology Services category. This contract, awarded to Axis12 Ltd, will provide Cloud support for Linux, POSIT, and "R" software under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The contract will commence on 1st August 2024 and run initially for three years until 31st July 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year until 31st July 2028. The value of the contract is £250,000, and it was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud support and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such contracts can provide a stable long-term relationship with the NAO, offering a steady revenue stream and the potential for future extensions or additional projects. Companies with expertise in Linux systems, cloud software support, and data analytics would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The NAO, based in London, will be the primary contact, with potential impact across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Linux support contract 2024

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Axis12 Ltd using Lot 2: Cloud software of Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The selected supplier will be providing the NAO with Cloud support for Linux, POSIT and "R" software. This contract will commence on Thursday 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 3 years until Saturday 31st July 2027 with an optional 12 months extension until Monday 31st July 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e103b025-879a-4a5f-b449-066632f52692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e5578-43ec-4e10-8487-e1d06f98ba03
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIS12

Further Information

Notice Documents

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