Award

Oracle HCM Co-Managed Service

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 12:48

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the Oracle HCM Co-Managed Service to NAMOS SOLUTIONS LTD. The procurement process was initiated as an open procedure, focusing on technical support services to be delivered in the UKD3 region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued over £1,199,407.80, will commence on 5th May 2026 and may extend beyond the initial term until 2031. This procurement marks the completion stage, aiming for a strategic long-term partnership to enhance the Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM platform launched in April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development to forge strategic partnerships in the higher education sector. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative support solutions and technical services are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, as Salford is aimed at improving decision-making and cultural transformation through enhanced technology solutions. SMEs focusing on tailored service delivery and partnership models would particularly benefit from engaging with such initiatives that prioritise service delivery and co-managed partnership approaches.

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Notice Title

Oracle HCM Co-Managed Service

Notice Description

Our Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM platform was launched in April 2025 and is currently supported by an incumbent service provider under a short-term agreement which terminates in April 2026. We are now taking this opportunity to competitively tender for a new, long-term and strategic partnership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,199,407 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,199,407 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 5 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAMOS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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