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title: "Redhat RHEL 8.8 and SSO ELS"
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published: "2025-07-23"
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# Redhat RHEL 8.8 and SSO ELS

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b41eeb2-db3f-4f9c-8432-332b73a28ff0

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## Summary

The Bank of England, a central banking institution, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Redhat RHEL 8.8 and Single Sign-On Extended Lifecycle Services (ELS). The procurement, falling under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was active until 20th May 2025, with the contract span set from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2026. The services, amounting to £35,830, are to be delivered in London, with a postal code of EC3R 8NB. The procurement process has progressed to the completion and award stage as of 23rd July 2025, with the award having been published on the same date.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software services and solutions, particularly those that specialise in software maintenance and support for large systems like Redhat. With the contract already awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, it highlights the opportunities for well-established firms with a robust capacity to deliver extensive support services over a defined period. Although the opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses with similar scope and expertise could potentially find similar future opportunities to partner on framework agreements that cater to complex organisational needs, such as those managed by the Bank of England.

## Notice

4 months of enhanced extended update support for RHEL 12 months Single Sign-On extended lifecycle Premium and Standard support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3c4b62-4a89-4d42-9ebf-429d7a7bb005 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,830 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3c4b62-4a89-4d42-9ebf-429d7a7bb005
- 23 Jul 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3c4b62-4a89-4d42-9ebf-429d7a7bb005

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb3c4b62-4a89-4d42-9ebf-429d7a7bb005
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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