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title: "DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f19450f5-7fd2-4569-8721-69c45ff420f5"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f19450f5-7fd2-4569-8721-69c45ff420f5

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the contracting authority, has concluded a procurement process under the initiative title "DDaT24341 - RedHat OpenShift Platform" for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The process falls within the software package and information systems industry category, focusing on goods. This contract, executed via the SLRA lot 4 framework agreement, is for the selective procurement of Redhat Licences to meet evolving software and hardware needs. It started on 13th August 2024 and has recently been extended to conclude on 11th February 2027. The value of the contract is set at £122,619.60 excluding VAT, with delivery centred around Swindon, England.

This tender can facilitate significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software solutions. Companies like Academia Limited, a current supplier, are prime examples of SMEs that fit the profile for such initiatives. The selective procurement method through a framework agreement offers businesses the chance to develop a relationship with public bodies such as UKRI, potentially leading to further opportunities as these technologies advance. This procurement particularly favours entities with the capability to support technological upgrades and who can navigate within established frameworks effectively.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Redhat Licences, This procurement is being concluded via the SLRA lot 4(other) Framework. This call-off contract has been extended for 6 months, to allow for the Software Platform and Hardware to be upgraded as required for the project. The end date for this call off contract is now Thursday 11th February 2027. The total call-off contract value is now PS122,619.60 excluding VAT following this contract variation. This variation has been conducted against PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0d0b7d-d489-4340-a50b-93be02d9d722 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 11 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,619 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0d0b7d-d489-4340-a50b-93be02d9d722
- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0d0b7d-d489-4340-a50b-93be02d9d722

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0d0b7d-d489-4340-a50b-93be02d9d722
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2633d3c9-b268-4cbf-927a-44106da8b77a

## Provenance

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