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Oracle Upgrade Assurance for Oracle Database

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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02 Feb 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Oracle Upgrade Assurance for Oracle Database," classified under software development services (CPV code 72262000). The procurement, which was part of a broader framework agreement, utilised a selective method culminating in an award on 13th January 2026. The services will be provided by Oracle Corporation UK Limited for a contract value of £383,376, starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. This tender encompasses regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the broader world.

This procurement presents strategic business growth opportunities specifically for large corporations specialising in software development services. Companies with the capability to manage and execute complex database upgrade assurances on a global scale would find this contract particularly beneficial. Although the procurement process has concluded, similar future opportunities may appeal to businesses adept in handling substantial contracts within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Oracle Upgrade Assurance for Oracle Database

Notice Description

Oracle Upgrade Assurance for Oracle Database. The supplier will test the performance impact of one Oracle database upgrade on the LAAs current Oracle production database using a test production database.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3731aa6f-5d26-4ac8-8078-afc40d2514e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£383,376 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,376 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

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