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SQL and Oracle Support

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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15 May 2026 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a "SQL and Oracle Support" contract, classified under the IT services industry category. Located in Brighton, UK, the project involved the engagement of a database administrator with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle SQL. The procurement followed a limited procedure, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and was governed by the G Cloud framework. The contract was awarded to Pro DBA Limited, with the agreement signed on 13 April 2026, for a total value of GBP 258,552.

This tender process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, offering support and consulting in database management systems like SQL and Oracle. Companies with experience in delivering tailored IT solutions to higher education institutions would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The University of Sussex's procurement strategy suggests a preference for specialised, efficient service delivery over general bidding competitions, providing an advantageous landscape for well-established suppliers with niche capabilities. As such, businesses with demonstrable expertise in these technical areas should be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

SQL and Oracle Support

Notice Description

A database administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle SQL

Lot Information

Lot 1

A database administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle SQL

Procurement Information

Award from G Cloud framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06999e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£258,552 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO DBA

Further Information

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