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title: "Redhat Enterprise Linux Renewal 2024-25"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f1ff61e-6145-488a-bf56-4ddf2b21d541"
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# Redhat Enterprise Linux Renewal 2024-25

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f1ff61e-6145-488a-bf56-4ddf2b21d541

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has concluded the procurement process for the renewal of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Server for the period 2024-2025. The procurement, classified under the information technology services industry (CPV 72222300), was finalised and awarded to OCF Limited on 23rd February 2024. The contract, valued at £58,370.93, will commence on 22nd February 2024 and end on 30th September 2025, with a focus on services at their Edgbaston location in Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT). The procurement utilized a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring that the tender process was streamlined and focused on qualified bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering Linux server management and support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the academic sector and capabilities in self-support and smart management solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The emphasis on SMEs underscores the university’s commitment to engaging agile and specialised service providers to meet their technological needs.

## Notice

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Server, Self-support (16 sockets) (Up to 1 guest) with Smart Management + Satellite- 1 Year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84518faa-0f18-4d30-9822-9648ea0d3c8f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,370 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84518faa-0f18-4d30-9822-9648ea0d3c8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84518faa-0f18-4d30-9822-9648ea0d3c8f
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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