---
title: "002865 OVM migration support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611b2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# 002865 OVM migration support

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611b2

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## Summary

Durham County Council has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "002865 OVM migration support," focusing on software support services within the IT industry category. Located in Durham, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the sub-central government authority. The contract, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-0611b2, reached the award stage with Oracle Corporation UK Limited successfully securing the contract. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st January 2027. The process followed a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold and conducted without competition, aligning with legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software support solutions. Although the procurement method was direct without competition, future similar opportunities might benefit competitive businesses aiming to support complex migration projects. Companies akin to Oracle Corporation UK Limited, with a strong footing in IT and experience in virtual machine migrations, would be particularly well-suited for such contracts, providing a path for growth through public sector collaborations. Expanding presence in government contracts can significantly enhance a company's reputation and market visibility, leading to further business development and new opportunities.

## Notice

Vendor support to build anew Oracle VM clusters and migrate the VMs from current clusters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007907-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,728 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007907-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.oracle.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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