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Oracle Support 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) initiated a procurement process titled "Oracle Support 2026," which focuses on information technology services. This contract involves the support of Oracle software for DEFRA, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), Environment Agency (EA), and Natural England (NE), as well as Oracle hardware support for the RPA. The procurement method used was selective, making a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 18th March 2026, and the award was published on 9th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2027. The primary location of service delivery is DEFRA's address in London, with additional services extending to regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally beyond the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in Oracle software and hardware support. Although the opportunity may not be tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, large corporations with a robust infrastructure and experience in maintaining Oracle systems could find this contract beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, highlights the scale required to engage in such a significant and comprehensive support service, potentially attracting other large enterprises capable of meeting DEFRA's stringent requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Support 2026

Notice Description

Contract to support Oracle software for DEFRA, RPA, EA and NE and support of Oracle hardware for RPA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99073bd7-22a2-4063-8aee-7a8806dcd996
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,976,974 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,976,974 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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