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16 Jul 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Oracle Java Subscription" was conducted by Companies House, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the software development services category, with a focus on providing services across various regions in the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th February 2026, the contract commenced on 24th February 2026, and will end on 23rd March 2027. The award was made active on 25th February 2026 with Phoenix Software as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £291,175 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development industry, specifically firms capable of delivering comprehensive Java subscription services. Given the procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework, companies already positioned within relevant frameworks would find this method advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage, given the procurement's emphasis on SME suitability. Participation in such contracts can drive business growth by establishing crucial relationships with public sector entities such as Companies House and potentially expanding service delivery across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Oracle Java Subscription

Notice Description

Oracle Java Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ed08db7-a276-4a6f-b458-52562afc783c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3405d80-2011-41b2-b783-ebfef216e89e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,175 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,175 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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