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title: "Red Hat Administration Training"
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# Red Hat Administration Training

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-652a8f9b-bd82-4773-bfbd-a3f97f26eb6d

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract titled "Red Hat Administration Training" under the industry category of Training Services (CPV code: 80500000). This contract involves the provision of Red Hat System Administration Training (Levels I and II) with related exams over a 24-month period from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £32,610, was concluded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to QA LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 10th December 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in delivering IT training and certification services, particularly those specialising in Red Hat systems. By capitalising on this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish credibility within the public sector. Enterprises with expertise in IT education and assessment, or those capable of expanding into these areas, are well-positioned to leverage this engagement to promote further business development and growth in the public sector training domain. Such contracts are instrumental in fostering long-term relationships with significant public bodies like the NHS.

## Notice

Award of a 24 month contract (no extension options available) for the provision of Red Hat System Administration Training (Levels I and II), and associated examination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d36d2d-f5b7-4487-8f98-932e63ff2525 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,610 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d36d2d-f5b7-4487-8f98-932e63ff2525

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d36d2d-f5b7-4487-8f98-932e63ff2525
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d07c4b5-3256-407f-91f5-4937f4769d90
  C402215 Red Hat System Administration Training Contract_Redacted

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