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PURCON 2086- Oracle Support

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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26 Jul 2024 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has recently concluded a tender process titled "PURCON 2086- Oracle Support", aimed at procuring Oracle support services to administer its Oracle Enterprise Database. This procurement falls under the industry category of software support services, with an additional emphasis on data management services. The contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc, and it covers the East of England region. The key procurement stages have included the tender period ending on 24th July 2024, with the contract period set to start on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. This selective procurement was done as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a controlled selection process.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and data management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the University of East Anglia's tender suitability criteria favour these businesses. The contract value stands at £48,263.33, indicating a substantial investment in database management and support services. Companies adept in providing comprehensive Oracle support stand to benefit greatly from competing in similar tenders, enabling business growth by securing steady and lucrative university contracts. The procurement method and the project's strategic importance to the university's IT infrastructure make it a promising opportunity for specialised service providers.

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Notice Title

PURCON 2086- Oracle Support

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia requires Oracle support services which help administer our Oracle Enterprise Database- our incumbent database management software. The support services go hand in hand with the Database product itself.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70b22a87-de22-496b-b6c1-82d41e5db4d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcab635-b404-4bca-b9cd-18d4c1fb06ed
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,263 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,263 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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