Award

Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

06 Dec 2021 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Southampton, involves a direct award titled "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription." This procurement falls under the software-related services category and is located in Southampton, England. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2025, with the tender period closing on 5th December 2021. The total contract value is £220,200.

This tender offers opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software-related services and infrastructure solutions tailored for academic institutions. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing technological solutions for educational establishments. The successful supplier, Academia Limited, demonstrates that there is a viable market for companies looking to engage in similar projects in the future.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription

Notice Description

Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription, between 28th Feb 2022 to 27th Feb 2025. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC - SLRA [Lot 4] Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e236bab1-1889-4181-b92b-93f32bc83845
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6eebed-7300-48f2-852f-2b058c83e0bb
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
Large

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2025 3-4 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
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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