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title: "Oracle Linux support and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62f1d71b-f0c1-4162-bad4-b4efc3a4e09a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2019-01-15"
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# Oracle Linux support and maintenance

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f1d71b-f0c1-4162-bad4-b4efc3a4e09a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Oracle Linux support and maintenance was conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority, with a contract duration from 28 October 2018 to 27 October 2019. The procurement was classified under the IT services industry and involved a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was completed, with the contract awarded on 27 October 2018, and details of the awarded contract were published on 15 January 2019. The service delivery is focused in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support solutions. Companies like Softcat PLC, which successfully fulfilled this contract, highlight the potential for growth in the technology sector. Suppliers with expertise in Linux support and maintenance services may find competitive advantages in pursuing similar contracts with public sector organisations, helping to expand their market reach.

## Notice

Oracle Linux support and maintenance from 28/10/18 to 27/10/19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53662379-551a-4904-9b5e-988b41351305 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,766 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53662379-551a-4904-9b5e-988b41351305

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53662379-551a-4904-9b5e-988b41351305
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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