> > > Matthew, > > Ubuntu has an excellent OPPORTUNIY, yes, but unless WE take some action > to actually submit a "solution" to Becta, we've accomplished nothing. I > would like to know, as a newbie, who is responsible for doing this sort > of thing? the marketing team? And how do I get in touch with them, > because I'f like to help with this. > > Getting a piece of this contract - 80M English pounds - would put a > serious dent in Microsoft's marketing share and position Ubuntu to give > BigBlue some serious competition in other parts of the world - including > Australia and even the US. > > Steps like this is how we fix Bug #1!!!! > > Peace! > > John Botscharow > http://jbotscharow.com
Hi there John, I think Becta are tendering for a four year framework agreement. In government terms at least, I see this as meaning that they want to enter into an agreement with a supplier for the next four years, in which they can buy services/software at a pre-agreed price. I guess, this would mean Becta would be receptive to an offer by Canonical along these type of lines.... * Supply and support of Ubuntu Hardy server software on certified hardware --- £200 per annum per server. 24/7 support for main repo. * Supply and support of Ubuntu Hardy desktop software on certified hardware --- £50 per annum per desktop. 24/7 support for main repo. And so on...... However, the nature of the beast is that any business could reply to this tender offering support for Ubuntu if they wished. I don't think that there is much that the marketing team can do to push Ubuntu to Becta. Quite simply, the vendor offering the best value and meeting all of Becta's requirements will win tender. Chris -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
