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title: "SUSE Linux Servers Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f488a9a-706f-48e6-a50d-d100e4714f9d"
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# SUSE Linux Servers Support

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f488a9a-706f-48e6-a50d-d100e4714f9d

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for support services related to SUSE Linux Servers. The tender, titled "SUSE Linux Servers Support," falls under the category of software maintenance and repair services and was awarded via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £172,842.86, commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2024. The tender period concluded on 26th July 2021, with the award being published on 18th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in software maintenance and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract appealing, given the contracting authority's openness to SME participation. Relevant businesses that can offer extensive support for SUSE Linux systems will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

SUSE Enterprise Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f4f5f-c486-4f1f-b09f-4305ce5dc48d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,842 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,842 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f4f5f-c486-4f1f-b09f-4305ce5dc48d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7f4f5f-c486-4f1f-b09f-4305ce5dc48d
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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