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title: "7F-2020-0117 Red Hat Licencing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-019f279e-3715-48e4-860e-52d8390cc050"
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buyer: "NORFOLK CONSTABULARY"
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# 7F-2020-0117 Red Hat Licencing

Buyer: NORFOLK CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-019f279e-3715-48e4-860e-52d8390cc050

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "7F-2020-0117 Red Hat Licencing" was conducted by Norfolk Constabulary, focusing on acquiring Red Hat Licences for the Kent & Essex Police. This initiative falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000. The tender was completed with an estimated value of £169,691 and took place within the United Kingdom. The competitive quotation procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 4th May 2020. The contract is active, having commenced on 18th May 2020, and will continue until 17th May 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and technology solutions, particularly those specialising in licensing and IT services. Companies that can provide innovative software solutions and have the capability to support law enforcement agencies are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The successful awardee, Specialist Computer Centres Plc, exemplifies the type of established firms that may leverage their existing market presence to fulfil similar contracts, highlighting the potential for niche software providers to expand their business in the public sector.

## Notice

Red Hat Licences for Kent & Essex Police. Procured through mini competition on CCS framework RM6068

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2e598d-6455-4086-9b64-cea6e20bb1ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 17 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,691 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2020 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2e598d-6455-4086-9b64-cea6e20bb1ad
- 19 May 2020 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2e598d-6455-4086-9b64-cea6e20bb1ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca2e598d-6455-4086-9b64-cea6e20bb1ad
  19th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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