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Oracle server licenses

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Historic England involved the acquisition of Oracle server licenses, which serve as the foundation for several critical systems such as HR System, Concase, Airphotonet, and HOMS Axiell. This process, categorised within the services industry, followed a direct procurement method due to compatibility needs, as it fell below the competitive threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED. The contract, signed on 3rd December 2025, runs from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2027, covering locations across the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract amounts to £44,493.84 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in subscription services and Oracle systems. Given the focus on perpetual licences and direct procurement from Oracle, businesses that can provide system integration, compatibility solutions, or additional value-added services aligned with Oracle products would be well-suited to vie for similar opportunities in future procurements. Being engaged with public authority sectors such as Historic England could further enhance reputation and expand access to government contracts within central government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Oracle server licenses

Notice Description

The Oracle licences are the server licences which is the base for HR System, Concase, Airphotonet as well as HOMS Axiell systems. These are legacy Oracle Server perpetual licences buying direct from Oracle for reasons of system compatibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,078 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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