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OCR Credits G-Cloud 14

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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03 Sep 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "OCR Credits G-Cloud 14" project, overseen by Birkbeck College, has recently concluded. This procurement focused on purchasing OCI credits for Oracle's cloud computing services, with a classification under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The location of the procurement is based in London, at postal code WC1E 7HX. The process progressed through a tender stage using a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st July 2025, and the contract period spans from 17th August 2025 to 16th August 2026. The awarded contract value is £80,000, and the award was given on 8th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the cloud computing and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in Oracle's infrastructure services. The project is ideally suited for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive solutions in cloud-based platforms and services. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio, leverage innovative technologies, and expand their market presence in the rapidly evolving IT service industry. Engaging in procurements like these can lead to further collaborations and access to future tenders from established educational institutions and other public sector entities.

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Notice Title

OCR Credits G-Cloud 14

Notice Description

OCI credits function as a prepaid balance that covers the cost of using Oracle's cloud computing services. These services include databases, application servers, desktop clients, and other infrastructure components hosted within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6eb9750-3aa4-48bf-b0a0-896a27fd6e2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97b06c5-96fe-4aba-9d56-f44fb5db4327
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2026 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAMOS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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