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Enterprise Software Renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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15 Jul 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, UK, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its enterprise software, specifically for Oracle Support Services. The procurement process concluded with an award on 15th July 2025, with the contract signed on 21st May 2025, and it will span from 2nd August 2025 to 1st August 2026. This public contract, categorised under goods, involved a direct procurement method without competition, falling below the threshold. The supplier selected was Oracle Corporation, a large-scale entity headquartered in Reading, UK. The legal basis for this procurement is detailed under the UKPGA legislation 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity illustrates an ongoing business relationship between public authorities like Coventry University and large, established suppliers such as Oracle Corporation, specialising in software packages and information systems. Businesses equipped to deliver goods in the technology and software sectors, with capabilities to offer similar large-scale support and renewal services, would find comparable opportunities in the public sector to drive their growth and expand their portfolio of contracts. Companies suited for ventures into such direct procurement processes can develop lasting partnerships with public institutions, fostering sustainable business development.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Software Renewal

Notice Description

Oracle Support Services - annual renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039981-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,289 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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