Award

Oracle HCM Co-Managed Service

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by the University of Salford, sought a strategic partner to support their Oracle HCM platform under a long-term arrangement commencing in April 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting technical support services providers with expertise in the higher education sector. Concluding the tender, NAMOS SOLUTIONS LTD, based in London, was awarded the contract valued at £1,439,289.36 gross, with a potential to run until 2031 through possible renewal periods. The procurement was in the award stage, having wrapped up with the standstill period ending on 2nd March 2026, and the contract set to start from 1st April 2026.

This opportunity provided a platform for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical support and IT services, to partner with a renowned educational institution, fostering innovation and collaboration. The tender specified a preference for small and medium enterprises, encouraging participation from diverse-sized companies. Competitors in the IT and consulting domains, excelling in service delivery and co-managed partnership models, were well-suited to enhance the university's HR systems and contribute to cultural and operational transformation. This partnership is poised to drive substantial growth and evolution for businesses ready to innovate and collaborate in the dynamic higher education landscape.

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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/015321-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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