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title: "Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software"
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# Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa2a41e6-54ea-4da2-ad86-0819dce1c240

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for the subscription renewal, support, and maintenance of Red Hat software, under the industry category of software support services (CPV 72261000). This contract, procured through a selective method within a framework agreement, covers a potential value of £3,000,000 including VAT, with estimated charges for the first year at £1,873,282.57. The contract spans from 25 February 2025 to 24 February 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. Key locations impacted by this procurement include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software support services, particularly those that cater to complex environments and have experience with Red Hat products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria. The supplier, Celerity Limited, an SME from Preston, has been awarded the contract, indicating an openness to smaller business entities for such valuable opportunities in public procurement.

## Notice

Subscription Renewal, Support & Maintenance for Red Hat Software. Initial Term 24 months with the option to extend incrementally up to a period of 12 months. Contract Potential Value: PS3,000,000 Inc Vat Estimated Year 1 Charges: PS1,873,282.57 Inc Vat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0382ca-37e3-4029-8e8b-21dfdc272d2f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0382ca-37e3-4029-8e8b-21dfdc272d2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0382ca-37e3-4029-8e8b-21dfdc272d2f
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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