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title: "Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05fa6a91-dd8f-40fa-beab-0cc3422f66be

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs," within the IT services industry category, which involves consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was concluded with an award on 23rd January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to start on 28th February 2026, with an end date set for 27th February 2029. Specialist Computer Centres Plc has been awarded the contract valued at £38,324.33. The contract delivery is targeted at the North East region, United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and support for Oracle Linux and OVMs. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, indicates a preference for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an advantageous opportunity for SMEs in the IT sector. Businesses experienced in framework agreements, especially within public sector IT services, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, which can help expand their business portfolio and secure long-term contracts in the public sector. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, the awardee, exemplifies the scale of businesses that can successfully compete and win such tenders.

## Notice

Renewal of contract for Oracle Linux and OVMs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02000a0-ae15-473f-893a-b80853d082d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,324 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,324 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02000a0-ae15-473f-893a-b80853d082d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02000a0-ae15-473f-893a-b80853d082d6
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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