---
title: "Oracle Managed Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a6f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-04-30"
---

# Oracle Managed Service Contract

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a6f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Oracle Managed Service Contract" was initiated by the National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on database services. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, indicating a below threshold, non-competitive process. The stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being signed on 25th March 2025 and set to commence on 1st May 2025, concluding on 30th April 2026. Delivery of the service is expected to cover multiple regions throughout the UK, ensuring operational efficiency and continuity for the centre's Oracle database systems.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in database service provision, particularly those capable of managing large-scale and business-critical IT infrastructures. The awarded contract, valued at £31,360 net of VAT for one year, presents a consistent revenue stream and the chance to develop a working relationship with a prominent government science organisation. Companies with experience in the public sector and expertise in Oracle database systems would find this contract particularly advantageous. Furthermore, similar future opportunities are likely to arise, allowing businesses to leverage this experience for additional public sector engagements.

## Notice

Data Service Provider (DSP) are NOC's 3rd party support provider for its business-critical Oracle database estate and are responsible for making sure our databases operate efficiently and without issue. This is for the continuation of that service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018084-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,360 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATABASE SERVICE PROVIDER GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018084-2025
  30th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dsp.co.uk/contact-us
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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