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Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs," within the IT services industry category, which involves consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was concluded with an award on 23rd January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to start on 28th February 2026, with an end date set for 27th February 2029. Specialist Computer Centres Plc has been awarded the contract valued at £38,324.33. The contract delivery is targeted at the North East region, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and support for Oracle Linux and OVMs. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, indicates a preference for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an advantageous opportunity for SMEs in the IT sector. Businesses experienced in framework agreements, especially within public sector IT services, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, which can help expand their business portfolio and secure long-term contracts in the public sector. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, the awardee, exemplifies the scale of businesses that can successfully compete and win such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs

Notice Description

Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05fa6a91-dd8f-40fa-beab-0cc3422f66be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02000a0-ae15-473f-893a-b80853d082d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,324 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,324 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ethan Bowman
Contact Email
ethan.bowman@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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