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title: "Renewal of Redhat Licences for Virtual Datacentres"
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# Renewal of Redhat Licences for Virtual Datacentres

Buyer: HM PASSPORT OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb188dc9-7eeb-4f6d-b40f-fe4ed50d95d9

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO), which is part of the Home Office, seeking bids for the renewal of Red Hat Linux licences for its virtual datacentres. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with a total value of £13,712. The tender process has been completed, with the award date on 3 December 2018, and the contract period began on 5 December 2018, concluding on 6 December 2018. This selective tendering method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the relevant geographical delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in software solutions, particularly those that focus on open-source software and IT infrastructure. Businesses that are well-equipped to compete in this process include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software licences and IT services. Such firms can leverage this opportunity to engage with a key government agency and potentially expand their delivery capabilities and market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) an Executive Agency of the Home Office (HO) is inviting bids for the renewal of the Red Hat Linux contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e85f89c-b87c-49a1-8137-bc04ab321a48 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 6 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,712 |
| 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 | HM PASSPORT OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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

- 13 Dec 2018 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e85f89c-b87c-49a1-8137-bc04ab321a48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e85f89c-b87c-49a1-8137-bc04ab321a48
  13th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6b37e3f-253b-49ed-b545-684d38385dfa
  Order Form - Redacted.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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