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title: "Red Hat Site License"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Red Hat Site License

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1ebb241-2de7-4787-aac0-d955dc18081c

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## Summary

The University of Derby has successfully completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Red Hat Site License," aimed at acquiring industry-specific software development services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72212100, concluded at the award stage on 8th September 2025 and encompasses a contract period from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2026. This contract, valued at £48,563.55, is executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement and will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed adhering to a timeline that ended on 26th August 2025, allowing for a comprehensive review and vendor selection.

This awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in industry-specific solutions. Although the contract has been awarded to Academia Limited, businesses of a similar calibre could benefit from pursuing future contracts of this nature. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable contenders for such opportunities. By engaging in similar tenders, businesses can establish valuable relationships with public institutions like the University of Derby, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach within the public sector market.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the University's Red Hat Site License.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d4771a-f69d-4654-af26-a69cd0a4b5aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,563 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d4771a-f69d-4654-af26-a69cd0a4b5aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d4771a-f69d-4654-af26-a69cd0a4b5aa
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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