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title: "Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae09da9f-d230-4801-a29b-ff1b9edcb5ef

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription and Support, initiated by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) located in Swansea, Wales. The procurement falls under the category of office and computing machinery and is classified as a selective tender method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th March 2020, with the awarded contract value amounting to £317,251.26. The contract period is set to last from 31st March 2020 to 30th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software sector, particularly those specialising in operating system support and cloud services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their ability to provide flexible and innovative solutions that align with the DVLA's requirements for a dynamic support arrangement with Red Hat. Engaging in this procurement process may facilitate growth and expand market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

DVLA currently has a mix of Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployed both on premise and off-premise in multiple clouds. The intention is to create a flexible arrangement such that can move, at will, to any Certified cloud provider whilst retaining the support relationship with Red Hat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa18804-1e54-4a62-b5ee-64b1f193d0ef |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,251 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £317,251 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa18804-1e54-4a62-b5ee-64b1f193d0ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa18804-1e54-4a62-b5ee-64b1f193d0ef
  15th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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