Oracle - multiple support contract renewals - 2026 onwards

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    "description": "Sellafield Limited have, following the publication of both a UK5 and a UK6 notice, completed this direct award with supplier Oracle for upcoming support contract renewals, and this contract has been signed by both parties.\nThe first renewal began from 01.01.2026.\nThis contract will align various Sellafield on-prem support contract renewals from four + expiry/renewal dates to only one expiry/renewal date.\nNew expiry date 05.04.2027.",
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