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Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)

MET OFFICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement for the "Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)" contract, classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process was undertaken using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £58,082.40 GBP, is set to run from 2nd January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The delivery location for this service is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 19th December 2024, and the award was published on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of providing enterprise-level support for Red Hat products. SMEs are deemed suitable for this contract, thus offering an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector IT services market. BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LTD, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for significant business collaborations and revenue within this industry.

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Notice Title

Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)

Notice Description

Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffe99690-0bdc-403d-a244-bb5874a03adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9af772-b59f-499a-bb2b-603cdd9a09f0
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,082 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,082 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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