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Oracle E-Business Suite Application and Technical Support via G-Cloud14 RM1557.14

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process titled "Oracle E-Business Suite Application and Technical Support via G-Cloud14 RM1557.14". The contract is intended to support the Oracle E-Business Suite, addressing application, technical, and security needs over a 24-month period, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement falls under the software-related services industry category, specifically identified by CPV code 72260000. The contract, valued at £690,392, covers services in the North East of the United Kingdom and commenced on 1st June 2026, concluding on 31st May 2028. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in software services, particularly those experienced with Oracle systems support. With a focus on providing continuity and enhancement of existing systems, businesses adept at navigating framework agreement processes could find significant advantages here. The engagement allocates a substantial budget and offers a long-term commitment, making it particularly well-suited for companies that can deliver sustained and comprehensive service provision. Additionally, the contract's encouragement of SME and VCSE participation underscores a broader market accessibility, potentially fostering innovative approaches and fostering diversity in service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle E-Business Suite Application and Technical Support via G-Cloud14 RM1557.14

Notice Description

Durham County Council require the ongoing provision of support to the current outdated Oracle E Business Suite including application, technical and security elements for a 24 month period with an optional extension of a further 12 months if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983d7d7b-f2d0-46bc-9189-cb0017994b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42ec60e-9184-41f3-9aff-fc39861317f1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£690,392 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
DURHAM COUNTY 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
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIMINI STREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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