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title: "STA - RAS Parallels"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED"
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# STA - RAS Parallels

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01e7e41b-b574-45c0-9ec1-082ac506c6d9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of RAS Parallels 200 subscription licence is being carried out by HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. The tender, titled "STA - RAS Parallels," falls under the services industry category with a total value of £17,332. The procurement method is direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on October 2, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on November 28, 2023, and end on November 27, 2024. The location for this procurement is at The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EH, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to supply RAS Parallels software package and information systems to HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED. Businesses well-suited to compete are those providing remote desktop management solutions using virtualisation technology. The process has already reached the award stage, with Ultima Business Solutions being the successful supplier. Given the focus on value for money, businesses offering cost-effective solutions in this technology sector are encouraged to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of RAS Parallels 200 subscription licence. RAS Parallels provides remote desktop management for desktop and application delivery using virtualisation technology. Its used to enable secure remote access to our applications and servers, for users and third party suppliers. It has been selected due its capabilities and value for money over product competitors, such as Citrix.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d808453-fff2-4b40-a3a2-307738fd5668 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,332 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d808453-fff2-4b40-a3a2-307738fd5668

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d808453-fff2-4b40-a3a2-307738fd5668
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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