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04 Aug 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

In a successful public procurement process, NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for "Oracle Premier Support Renewal" to ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED. The contract focuses on providing software-only support for the Authority's Solaris assets, classified under Information Technology services (CPV: 72222300). Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd August 2026 and end on 21st August 2027, with a total value of £42,730.49.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting Solaris software. Although the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises might explore future frameworks or similar opportunities that align with these requirements. Companies specialising in software support services can leverage such contracts to expand their client base within the public sector, showcasing their technical capabilities and reliability in delivering high-quality IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Oracle Premier Support Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of software-only support for the Authority Solaris assets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b7238b-ee80-487e-99a2-29f4799268fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c1c306-d81b-4b58-8742-2a34a4e650ea
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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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