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16 Jun 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the buyer, DBS, identified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Oracle Java Subscription License 2026-2028," involves the procurement of Oracle Java SE Subscription licenses and support for 224 systems over a two-year span. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract starting on 24th March 2026 and ending on 23rd March 2028. This process, classified under 'goods', utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, conducted without competition, indicating a decision to directly engage a specific supplier, Oracle Corporation UK Limited, headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026, with an approximate gross value of £122,373.63.

This contract presents potential business growth opportunities for companies equipped to offer software packages and information systems, given its main procurement category. However, the procurement process has been completed directly with Oracle Corporation UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, which implies that smaller or niche businesses might consider positioning themselves for future related opportunities, such as subcontracting or offering supplementary services. Businesses that provide specialised software support, maintenance, and training services could benefit from establishing connections with DBS or entities involved in similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oracle Java Subscription License 2026-2028

Notice Description

Oracle Java SE Subscription x 224 Licences & Support to ensure continued operation of these systems for the next 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b61f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056725-2026
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
£101,978 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DBS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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