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Oracle Licences

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University, a public authority in the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process for the annual renewal of Oracle Licences. This process was classified under the services main procurement category and conducted using a limited method, focusing on below-threshold competition. Situated at Poole House, Talbot Campus in Poole, the university initiated this tender to maintain its essential database management systems. The contract, effective from 3rd August 2025 to 2nd August 2026, was awarded on 1st August 2025 to Softcat Ltd, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Marlow. The total contract value stands at £59,884.09, with a notice published on 19th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those capable of delivering Oracle database management solutions. Companies in the information technology sector, especially those holding expertise in relational database management systems (RDBMS), would be well-suited to such procurement endeavours. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their service portfolios and establish themselves as key providers for large academic institutions like Bournemouth University. Being part of such procurement contracts not only enhances business credibility but also provides avenues for long-term partnerships and business growth within the educational technology landscape.

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Notice Title

Oracle Licences

Notice Description

This contract relates to the annual renewal of various Oracle Licences. Oracle is a database management software akin to SQL Server. Oracle is one of the main RDBMSs at Bournemouth University and is required for a number of BU systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057973-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2025 - 2 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Olly Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202961623

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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