Planning

R1/R0 Oracle Licences and Support

DBS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 11:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 10:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under consideration is for "R1/R0 Oracle Licences and Support" intended to support legacy systems. The buyer is DBS, a public authority based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Categorised under IT services, the procurement is in the planning stage as of the latest update on 16th May 2025, with a future notice date set for 6th October 2025. The contracting period is planned to start on 6th April 2026 and end on 5th April 2027. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKD region. This is a planned procurement process above the threshold and seeks a service provider that can meet the requirements over the specified period.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Given the suitability criteria, it is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Businesses with expertise in managing Oracle licences and providing comprehensive IT support to legacy systems would be poised to gain a competitive advantage. The procurement method and structured contract terms offer businesses a clear path for strategic engagement and potential business development with a reputable governmental buyer.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

R1/R0 Oracle Licences and Support

Notice Description

Oracle Licences and Support for Legacy Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022188-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DBS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dbscommercial@dbs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 1QY
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050f88-2025-05-16T12:43:47+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-16T12:43:47+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050f88",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "019991-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019991-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-09T11:25:34+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "022188-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022188-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-16T12:43:47+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJXX-6763-PBZL",
            "name": "DBS",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJXX-6763-PBZL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 Princes Parade, Liverpool",
                "locality": "Merseyside",
                "postalCode": "L3 1QY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD72"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "dbscommercial@dbs.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJXX-6763-PBZL",
        "name": "DBS"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "2162",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "R1/R0 Oracle Licences and Support",
        "description": "Oracle Licences and Support for Legacy Systems",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72000000",
                        "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-04-05T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2028-04-05T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-10-06T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}