Award

Red Hat Licenses and Support

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES

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07 Feb 2025 at 08:50

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Digital Health and Care Wales, based in Pencoed, has concluded an award stage in its procurement process titled "Red Hat Licenses and Support." This process, categorised under goods, pertains to the acquisition of Red Hat Enterprise Linux licenses and support for 30 virtual machines. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition under the National Procurement Services Lot 3 licensing and subscriptions. Important timelines include the contract being signed on 31st January 2025. The successful supplier for this contract is Softcat Plc, headquartered in Marlow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services and security software packages. Companies proficient in providing comprehensive software solutions and maintenance can benefit from the increasing demand for robust and reliable IT support in the healthcare sector. With three bids submitted, this competitive landscape underscores the potential for growth and collaboration for businesses capable of meeting the stringent requirements of large-scale public sector clients like Digital Health and Care Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Licenses and Support

Notice Description

The provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux licenses with support for 30 virtual machines. The procurement was conducted by DHCW via mini competition on the National Procurement Services Lot 3 licensing and subscriptions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147918
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147918
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES
Contact Name
Jack Coughlin
Contact Email
jack.coughlin@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
PENCOED
Postcode
CF35 5LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Pencoed and Penprysg
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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