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Oracle Java SE software subscription 2025-2030

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has concluded a public procurement process for an Oracle Java SE software subscription covering the period from 2025 to 2030. Positioned within the educational sector, this procurement was conducted under a limited award procedure, justified by the exclusivity of the supply framework negotiated by the supplier, Jisc. Located in Glasgow, the university secured this procurement through an agreement ensuring cost savings and stable pricing. The tender process, now completed, culminated in the signing of a contract on 17th April 2025, amounting to £145,000. The procurement was classified under the services category and adhered to specific technical rationale classifications, pointing to the lack of competition for technical reasons.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying specialised software solutions within the education sector, particularly those capable of negotiating exclusive frameworks or offering significant discounts and pricing stability. Large-scale suppliers, like Jisc, with the ability to provide comprehensive solutions with simplified licensing terms and compliance risk waivers, would benefit greatly. This contract demonstrates the potential for businesses to engage with public institutions through tailored service offerings that address sector-specific needs, thereby enhancing their market reach and establishing long-term relationships with educational bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Java SE software subscription 2025-2030

Notice Description

Oracle Java SE software subscription 2025-2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

Oracle Java licensing is available exclusively from Oracle. Through Jisc's sector-wide agreement, the University has secured a five-year subscription with fixed annual pricing, subject to adjustment if FTE numbers increase. Continued use of Oracle Java requires payment of the annual charge

Procurement Information

The award to Jisc is justified under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as the University is purchasing Oracle Java through Jisc's nationally negotiated framework, which provides exclusive sector-specific licensing terms, significant cost savings, and long-term pricing stability that cannot be obtained independently. Jisc's agreement with Oracle includes substantial discounts, simplified licensing, and waivers for historic compliance risks, ensuring the University can maintain legally compliant access to essential Java updates and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Peter Cameron
Contact Email
peter.cameron@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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