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title: "Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b644d9d0-db32-48e1-bf64-84c2a25a4437"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-04-18"
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# Subscription Agreement (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b644d9d0-db32-48e1-bf64-84c2a25a4437

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Subscription Agreement awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on software packages and information systems. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, was initiated on 1st January 2017 and concluded on 31st December 2017. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 30th October 2016. The contracting authority is located in Leeds, England, with a postal code of LS2 7UA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services, particularly those familiar with subscription-based agreements. Businesses that can offer innovative software solutions and demonstrate a track record in similar projects may find this contract appealing. As the procurement process was finalised, firms that can quickly adapt and deliver quality services could enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

Red Hat Subscription Agreement (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c2d45a-137e-41c3-9ad3-7a6e43fc36ca |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED HAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 17:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c2d45a-137e-41c3-9ad3-7a6e43fc36ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c2d45a-137e-41c3-9ad3-7a6e43fc36ca
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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