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title: "Linux support contract 2024"
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buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
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# Linux support contract 2024

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e103b025-879a-4a5f-b449-066632f52692

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Linux support contract 2024" within the Information Technology Services category. This contract, awarded to Axis12 Ltd, will provide Cloud support for Linux, POSIT, and "R" software under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The contract will commence on 1st August 2024 and run initially for three years until 31st July 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year until 31st July 2028. The value of the contract is £250,000, and it was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud support and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such contracts can provide a stable long-term relationship with the NAO, offering a steady revenue stream and the potential for future extensions or additional projects. Companies with expertise in Linux systems, cloud software support, and data analytics would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The NAO, based in London, will be the primary contact, with potential impact across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Axis12 Ltd using Lot 2: Cloud software of Crown Commercial Services GCloud 13 framework. The selected supplier will be providing the NAO with Cloud support for Linux, POSIT and "R" software. This contract will commence on Thursday 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 3 years until Saturday 31st July 2027 with an optional 12 months extension until Monday 31st July 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e5578-43ec-4e10-8487-e1d06f98ba03 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS12 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e5578-43ec-4e10-8487-e1d06f98ba03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e5578-43ec-4e10-8487-e1d06f98ba03
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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