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title: "Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffe99690-0bdc-403d-a244-bb5874a03adc"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-02-24"
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# Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe99690-0bdc-403d-a244-bb5874a03adc

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement for the "Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)" contract, classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process was undertaken using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £58,082.40 GBP, is set to run from 2nd January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The delivery location for this service is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 19th December 2024, and the award was published on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of providing enterprise-level support for Red Hat products. SMEs are deemed suitable for this contract, thus offering an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector IT services market. BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LTD, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for significant business collaborations and revenue within this industry.

## Notice

Red Hat ELS for RHEL6 Phase 2 (1-Year)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9af772-b59f-499a-bb2b-603cdd9a09f0 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,082 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,082 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9af772-b59f-499a-bb2b-603cdd9a09f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9af772-b59f-499a-bb2b-603cdd9a09f0
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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