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Provision of Dorset Council Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system replacemen

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Dorset Council, focused on the replacement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The tender was classified under the technical computer support services industry, offering services across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage of this contract has reached completion with the award being published on 25th November 2025. The contract, valued at £7,000,000, was awarded to ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED, with the contract period running from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises proficient in delivering comprehensive ERP solutions. While SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were noted as unsuitable, companies in the technical computer support industry capable of undertaking high-value, complex projects stand to benefit. Engaging with this contract can enhance market reach and establish key business relationships, considering the notable involvement of the Crown Commercial Service, a major procurement entity in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Dorset Council Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system replacemen

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of an Enterprise Resource Planning solution to complete core HR, Payroll, Finance and Procurement processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11949216-c300-4031-8bc8-a829c2ebeb3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Call Off
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Dorset Council : Dorset Council
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

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