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title: "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription"
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# Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0eeb020-99da-4aa0-b461-a0ea1286b382

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## Summary

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process for a 12-month subscription to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £23,682, was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This procurement, conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with an active status as of 17 October 2025. Key dates in this process include the conclusion of the tender period on 15 October 2025 and the contract period spanning from 30 November 2025 to 29 November 2026.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses focusing on software provision, system integration, and IT consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender, which encourages participation by SMEs. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their client base in the public sector and enhance their credentials in delivering specialised IT solutions.

## Notice

12 months RedHat Enterprise Linux Subscriptions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bce9d-9a99-4df0-8b0c-2bd56bc923eb |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,682 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,682 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bce9d-9a99-4df0-8b0c-2bd56bc923eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bce9d-9a99-4df0-8b0c-2bd56bc923eb
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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