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Provision of Oracle and SQL Server Database support services

University of Bedfordshire

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13 Aug 2026 at 11:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire procured database support services covering Oracle and SQL Server systems. The requirement is for ongoing technical support and consultancy for database platforms, with associated computer and network server support. The contracting authority is the University of Bedfordshire, based in Luton, and delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a services opportunity rather than a supply of hardware or a construction project. The procurement was arranged as a single requirement and is recorded as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Businesses with experience supporting Oracle and SQL Server databases, together with the ability to provide dependable operational support and consultancy, are the closest fit for this buyer’s requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct below-threshold procedure without competition. One supplier was selected for the single lot: Pro DBA Limited. The award value is £34,686.27 excluding VAT, or £41,623.53 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The requirement was evaluated and arranged as a direct award rather than an open or competitive tender. The award covers computer support and consultancy services and network server-related services. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 13 August 2026. The published outcome records Pro DBA Limited as an SME and voluntary, community or social enterprise supplier.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award is a clear indication that the University of Bedfordshire buys specialist database support as a defined, standalone service. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability in both Oracle and SQL Server environments, including ongoing support, troubleshooting, maintenance and technical consultancy. Relevant experience of supporting live university or similarly complex organisational systems would strengthen a bid, as would the capacity to provide reliable service across database and related server infrastructure. The procurement’s stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicates that the buyer’s requirement can be met by a specialist provider rather than only by a large systems integrator. Evidence of responsive support and practical database expertise would therefore be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Oracle and SQL Server Database support services

Notice Description

Provision of Oracle and SQL Server Database support services-UoB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e36e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077153-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pro DBA Limited

Further Information

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