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DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the contracting authority, has concluded a procurement process under the initiative title "DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform" for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The process falls within the software package and information systems industry category, focusing on goods. This contract, executed via the SLRA lot 4 framework agreement, is for the selective procurement of Redhat Licences to meet evolving software and hardware needs. It started on 13th August 2024 and has recently been extended to conclude on 11th February 2027. The value of the contract is set at £122,619.60 excluding VAT, with delivery centred around Swindon, England.

This tender can facilitate significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software solutions. Companies like Academia Limited, a current supplier, are prime examples of SMEs that fit the profile for such initiatives. The selective procurement method through a framework agreement offers businesses the chance to develop a relationship with public bodies such as UKRI, potentially leading to further opportunities as these technologies advance. This procurement particularly favours entities with the capability to support technological upgrades and who can navigate within established frameworks effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Redhat Licences, This procurement is being concluded via the SLRA lot 4(other) Framework. This call-off contract has been extended for 6 months, to allow for the Software Platform and Hardware to be upgraded as required for the project. The end date for this call off contract is now Thursday 11th February 2027. The total call-off contract value is now PS122,619.60 excluding VAT following this contract variation. This variation has been conducted against PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f19450f5-7fd2-4569-8721-69c45ff420f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0d0b7d-d489-4340-a50b-93be02d9d722
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£94,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,619 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 11 Feb 2027 2-3 years
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
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 1FL
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

Further Information

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