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2735/SSA/MH Oracle License Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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16 Nov 2020 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield, which has awarded a contract for "2735/SSA/MH Oracle License Maintenance" under the category of software maintenance and repair services. The contract is valued at £198,108 and is part of a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract will commence on 24th November 2020 and will run for one year until 23rd November 2021. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award officially published on 16th November 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in software maintenance and those capable of providing Oracle-related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the University's reliance on Oracle, companies with experience in Oracle products and services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for future opportunities, potentially expanding their client base within the educational sector and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2735/SSA/MH Oracle License Maintenance

Notice Description

This was a contract derived under Regulation 32, 2 (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations of 2015, where competition could not be obtained. This contract is for a 1 year annual maintenance of our existing Oracle Licenses. We use Oracle for many application where moving away from Oracle was not a possibility for both cost and time considerations. The use of resellers was considered and is a possibility, however those approached advised us they wouldn't quote as they couldn't compete with Oracle directly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c65777f-c899-4fab-9734-273ce3ce5a7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063d42b2-3d09-42af-b26e-dbedb6bb8d0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,108 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,108 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2020 - 23 Nov 2021 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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