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title: "Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7"
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# Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d713f2c8-bc4c-4860-90a5-43ff06a61e91

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has concluded the procurement process for an Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS) service for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)7. The awarded contract, valued at £413,686.73, calls for IT services including security and bug fix maintenance over a 12-month period, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract runs from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Although the DWP is headquartered in Manchester, this contract covers regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The classification falls under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000), making it pertinent for the tech industry. The award notice was published on 25th July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in system maintenance and security for Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, providing a fair competition ground. Businesses that have a successful track record in delivering similar IT services stand a good chance of securing this type of contract in the future. Leveraging this contract can aid business growth by enhancing credibility and expanding client portfolios through offering critical and high-demand IT services.

## Notice

RHEL 7 Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) SKU RH00270 for a 12-month period. This service is to include Security Maintenance, Bug Fix Maintenance. With the option of a 12 month extension period. (if exercised can be incrementally up to a total period of 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c169f9e4-5c6b-464f-97be-a012f4655a75 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,686 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,686 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c169f9e4-5c6b-464f-97be-a012f4655a75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c169f9e4-5c6b-464f-97be-a012f4655a75
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6d93f39-941c-4ba8-8465-661077c99145
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