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title: "Red Hat Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5294b7c-b63f-4bcf-9e69-e4108c9a9010"
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# Red Hat Licences

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5294b7c-b63f-4bcf-9e69-e4108c9a9010

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Open University in Milton Keynes has reached the award stage for the acquisition of "Red Hat Licences." This contract falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems, with a CPV classification of 48000000. It is a call-off from a framework agreement, utilizing a selective procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 13th April 2026 and conclude on 13th April 2031. The awarded supplier for this service, Bytes Software Services Limited, is based in Leatherhead, Surrey. The buyer, Open University, has finalised the contract valued at £670,262.11 on 8th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing software solutions compatible with enterprise environments. It is ideal for large-scale companies specialising in academic or enterprise software subscriptions and automation platforms, though both SMEs and VCSE organisations were not deemed suitable for this specific procurement. The successful provision of these licences could strengthen relationships and generate further opportunities in the higher education sector across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Site-wide licence for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Academic Site Subscription and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (Academic Edition).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebff5288-b292-4dc1-b53f-3d2cc33bba67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,262 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £670,262 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebff5288-b292-4dc1-b53f-3d2cc33bba67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebff5288-b292-4dc1-b53f-3d2cc33bba67
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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