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title: "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e236bab1-1889-4181-b92b-93f32bc83845"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2021-12-06"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e236bab1-1889-4181-b92b-93f32bc83845

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Southampton, involves a direct award titled "Direct Award for the Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription." This procurement falls under the software-related services category and is located in Southampton, England. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2025, with the tender period closing on 5th December 2021. The total contract value is £220,200.

This tender offers opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software-related services and infrastructure solutions tailored for academic institutions. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing technological solutions for educational establishments. The successful supplier, Academia Limited, demonstrates that there is a viable market for companies looking to engage in similar projects in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Red Hat Infrastructure for Academic Institutions Site Subscription, between 28th Feb 2022 to 27th Feb 2025. Additional information: Direct Award under the SUPC - SLRA [Lot 4] Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6eebed-7300-48f2-852f-2b058c83e0bb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,200 |
| 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

- 6 Dec 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6eebed-7300-48f2-852f-2b058c83e0bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6eebed-7300-48f2-852f-2b058c83e0bb
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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