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AwardUpdate

13 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Oracle Support Licence Renewal for SPIRE was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This contract falls under the industry-specific software package category with a CPV code of 48100000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved through the award stage, with the award being active as of 20th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2027. This procurement impacts a broad range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £137,715.85.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of maintaining and supporting enterprise-level software solutions. While the tender was not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises with experience in managing complex software support systems would find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio in providing specialised software services on a global scale and open up doors for future opportunities with governmental bodies. The renewal of these licences is crucial for the ongoing stability and operation of the SPIRE system, thereby ensuring continuous demand for software support expertise and potentially fostering long-term business relationships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oracle Support Licence Renewal for SPIRE

Notice Description

Oracle Support Licence Renewal for SPIRE, ensuring continued access to Oracle software support, updates, security patches, and maintenance required for the ongoing operation and stability of the SPIRE system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bc4f845-8180-4c2e-a7c3-457c6c38b4ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989eaa10-8269-4c3c-938b-f2068f66112b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,715 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,715 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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