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C26003 ORACLE Linux Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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08 Jul 2026 at 08:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract award is for the provision of Oracle Linux Support, focusing on the IT services industry. It was marked as a single-source direct award under the Public Authority 2023 regulations, without a competitive bidding process. The contract period commenced on 8th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 7th April 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £128,745.78 including VAT, and Oracle Corporation UK Limited, based in Reading, is the announced supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the IT services sector, especially those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. While the procurement was fulfilled through a direct award, companies that hold specialisations in supporting Oracle Linux environments could leverage similar future contracts by showcasing their specialised technical skills and capabilities to public sector organisations. This contract signals demand for ongoing IT support services, presenting growth opportunities for businesses capable of meeting such needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C26003 ORACLE Linux Support

Notice Description

***NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACTS DETAILS NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION.*** This requirement is for the purchase of ORACLE Linux Support and will provide access to ORACLE services and maintenance. this also includes access to test systems and environments The value of this requirement is PS128,745.78 including VAT This requirement is below-threshold and has been sourced via direct award justification. Reason under PA 2023 Schedule 5 Single Suppliers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063923-2026
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

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
£89,406 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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