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title: "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subcription"
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# Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subcription

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3333097e-49b1-4025-b227-7bbf4ca6502f

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, revolves around the acquisition of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subscriptions. The procurement falls under the "License management software package" category (CPV 48218000) and is valued at £31,888.63. The contract spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 and is located at OX11 0QX. The process employed a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement stage is the award, with notable dates including the tender period ending on 18th October 2024 and the award date on 1st November 2024. The contract was awarded to A24 Ltd, a SME based in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software licensing and subscription services, to engage with a prominent public sector organisation. Since the procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, businesses adept at offering competitive pricing and efficient delivery can find ample opportunities for growth. The competitive and straightforward nature of this procurement route makes it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to enter the government supply chain and expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Licenses and Subscriptions. This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f12e528-19dd-4882-b9a7-0b246ec9bd61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,888 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A24 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f12e528-19dd-4882-b9a7-0b246ec9bd61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f12e528-19dd-4882-b9a7-0b246ec9bd61
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1996baf1-9a69-485f-aaf7-03b8b2630ab7

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