Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
LU13JU
Contact
Raymond Coffie
Telephone
+44 1582489216
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH21 - Luton
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
University of Bedfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Oracle Support
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Oracle forms a critical part of the university's IT infrastructure, serving as the database for the SITs student records platform. To ensure uninterrupted operation of this essential system, we must procure annual licenses and support directly from Oracle, the sole provider
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £72,184.23
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct award via CCS framework-RM6285.As Oracle are the sole provider of this service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
As Oracle are the sole provider of this service
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oracle Corporation UK
Oracle Parkway, Thames Valley Park,
Reading
RG6 1RA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
01782505
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £72,184.23
Total value of the contract/lot: £72,184.23
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review
London
Country
United Kingdom