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title: "Software Update Licence & Support (SULS) renewals 2021"
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# Software Update Licence & Support (SULS) renewals 2021

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e64f7dee-f273-4d78-843a-bb0142e00f8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking a contractor for the "Software Update Licence & Support (SULS) renewals 2021" within the software support services industry. This award, valued at £1,921,832.62, is based in Bristol, England, and was initiated through a single tender action method. The contract period spans from 6th April 2021 to 5th April 2022, with the award being published on 24th June 2021, signalling the completion of the tender phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing software support services and related IT solutions, especially those with capabilities in Oracle products, given the context of the awarded contract. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not eligible in this instance, larger companies or those in collaborative networks aligned with Oracle's offerings may find themselves well-positioned to leverage similar future contracts for business development.

## Notice

Oracle Software Update Licence & Support (SULS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ab47db-7eef-4e0e-804d-70ce8ad90bc0 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,921,832 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,921,832 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ab47db-7eef-4e0e-804d-70ce8ad90bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ab47db-7eef-4e0e-804d-70ce8ad90bc0
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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