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Oracle Training

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council awarded a contract for "Oracle Training" under the IT services category, which includes consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2028. The Council's central office is situated at Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Fusion Practices Limited appointed as the supplier. This contract's total value is £168,500, and it is primarily targeted at IT service providers located in England, notably around Birmingham.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering enterprise software solutions and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from this procurement, given their suitability for such tenders. Companies that possess the capability to deliver high-quality Oracle training services can enhance their portfolio and expand their client base by partnering with a prominent public sector organisation like Birmingham City Council. The long duration of the contract further provides a stable revenue stream and potential for establishing a lasting partnership with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Training

Notice Description

Oracle Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da54b43-1b4a-4bbb-a8ba-104c51739cb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUSION PRACTICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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