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title: "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca9aa1d2-8544-4aff-ad65-e41a8b5e4dd2

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## Summary

The University of Southampton initiated a procurement process titled "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Life Cycle Support," primarily within the software-related services industry category. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 30th November 2021 to 29th November 2022, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2021. The award for the contract, valued at £35,800, was made to Academia Limited and was formally announced on 5th November 2021. The location of the buying organisation is Highfield Campus, Southampton, England.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software-related services. Businesses that offer solutions such as software licenses, support services, and related consulting would find this tender particularly relevant. The direct award process simplifies entry for eligible suppliers and encourages competition among SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, fostering growth in technology and service offerings for educational institutions.

## Notice

The University of Southampton ("University") wishes to procure Red Hat Enterprise Site Licenses ("Licenses") to meet its requirements. The University has approached Academia Limited ("Supplier") to obtain a quotation for the Licenses between the dates of 30th November 2021 and 29th November 2022. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC SLRA Framework Lot 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8e45b-e3fd-474a-86e9-0b2dee41ed81 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,800 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8e45b-e3fd-474a-86e9-0b2dee41ed81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b8e45b-e3fd-474a-86e9-0b2dee41ed81
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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