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title: "Additional CPU licenses for Oracle Database - Direct Award via the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Additional CPU licenses for Oracle Database - Direct Award via the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77a917a2-921d-4629-a822-0e671ef00f30

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Durham County Council sought additional CPU licences for Oracle Database to support the development and integration of external and internal services. Classified under the "computer equipment and supplies" category, this contract was awarded through a direct award method using the CCS TePAS2 Framework Agreement, completed on 30th April 2025. The contract covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was the successful supplier, having been awarded a contract valued at £225,750.26.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and software services, particularly those capable of supplying CPU licences or similar technology solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), have eligibility under this framework, enhancing opportunities for a diverse range of entities to compete and expand their market presence within the public sector. The use of a framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement process, appealing to businesses looking to engage with public sector buyers efficiently.

## Notice

The organisation has a requirement to increase the number of CPU licences to support the Development of the Bureau (external to the organisation) and payroll and HR services (internal to the organisation) into one merged service. All three services will, for a time, need to run in parallel which will increase the resource required, hence the request for an additional 2 licences. The most appropriate RtM for this is via call off from the CCS TePAS2 ref RM6098 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8937c6-2dfc-41eb-9cbb-2acf6233fcc8 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,750 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8937c6-2dfc-41eb-9cbb-2acf6233fcc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8937c6-2dfc-41eb-9cbb-2acf6233fcc8
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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