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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for "Oracle database licences" as part of maintaining and supporting their core business platforms. This procurement process falls under the sub-central government public authority category. The procurement was completed using the "direct" method, specifically under the "Below threshold - without competition" process. The contract commenced on 2nd August 2026 and will conclude on 1st August 2027, with a signed value of £142,872.76, excluding VAT. The award was made on 8th June 2026, with Oracle Corporation, based in Berkshire, United Kingdom, identified as the supplier.

This tender opens growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality software packages, particularly those experienced with Oracle systems. Organisations specialising in information systems and able to navigate non-competitive procurement processes may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Larger companies with established capabilities in providing enterprise software solutions and support services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tendering activities. This engagement not only reinforces a partnership with a prominent educational institution but also places successful suppliers in a favourable position for related procurements in the technology category within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oracle database licences

Notice Description

Oracle is used to support the majority of our core business platforms, including GFS, CHRIS & UNIVERSE. The Oracle licences are directly related to our Staff HESA return and require annual renewal to maintain licences and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065360-2026
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
£142,872 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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