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title: "Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions2025/26 (1-Year)"
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# Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions2025/26 (1-Year)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a71dde-60eb-4fb9-b726-6f02586bfdaf

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for "Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions 2025/26 (1-Year)." This contract falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and required businesses to be registered on a framework agreement. The selective procurement method resulted in a call-off from framework number RM6098. The total contract value is £43,544.03, and the contract period extends from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd April 2025 and the award date being 17th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing software and support services, particularly those specialising in extended life support for software packages. The contract has been awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, a large-scale enterprise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as the procurement process shows an inclination towards such businesses. Companies operating in the South West of the United Kingdom will find this contract particularly relevant due to the specified delivery address. This tender demonstrates potential for future collaborations and growth in the software support services market.

## Notice

Red Hat Extended Life Support Subscriptions 2025/26 (1-Year) Framework number: RM6098

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c5f05c-99b4-40a0-b597-0f66a9e1b5da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,544 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,544 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c5f05c-99b4-40a0-b597-0f66a9e1b5da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c5f05c-99b4-40a0-b597-0f66a9e1b5da
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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