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title: "Linux Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49a37268-3f79-4c2e-a327-7e791d6a083d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2021-02-27"
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# Linux Support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49a37268-3f79-4c2e-a327-7e791d6a083d

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## Summary

The National Audit Office is seeking services for "Linux Support," a contract focused on the supply and maintenance of Linux support, primarily for the AIMS service. This procurement is classified under industry-specific software packages and was executed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £90,000, with the contract period running from 1st August 2020 to 7th June 2021. The tender process has concluded, with an award announcement made on 15th July 2020.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for larger IT service providers specialising in Linux and related software support. Businesses with expertise in software maintenance and system management could be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with government entities like the National Audit Office can enhance credibility and provide avenues for further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

supply of Linux support and maintenance services, primarily for the AIMS service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7c115-df1e-45fa-a3ab-b4fdcb89f9f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 7 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS12 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2021 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7c115-df1e-45fa-a3ab-b4fdcb89f9f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7c115-df1e-45fa-a3ab-b4fdcb89f9f0
  27th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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