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Oracle Cloud

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

11 Jan 2026 at 22:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, a sub-central public authority based in Truro, United Kingdom, is in the process of planning the procurement of Oracle Cloud Fusion licences as part of their strategic IT platform requirements. The tender is in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1 June 2026 and the contract expected to commence on 1 December 2027. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with an allocated gross value of £7,320,000. The procurement is anticipated to be a direct award through the Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software Framework, specifically targeting Enterprise Software under Lot 1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those familiar with Oracle Fusion platforms and capable of offering comprehensive support and maintenance services. Suppliers with experience in public sector projects and a demonstrable ability to provide licensing and strategic IT solutions would find this an advantageous opportunity. Businesses that can offer flexible licensing solutions and strategic enhancements beyond standard Oracle offerings are well-suited to compete, as Cornwall Council is prioritising value and insight in their market engagement. Participation in the Request for Information (RFI) process will aid in shaping the final procurement route, providing an advantageous position for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Cloud

Notice Description

For the provision of Oracle Cloud Fusion licences. Expected to be direct awarded via Lot 1: Enterprise Software of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Back Office Software 2 Framework (RM6285)

Planning Information

ROUTE TO MARKET Cornwall Council currently procure their Oracle Fusion platform direct from Oracle. The contract ends in November 2027, so we are coming to the market to ensure we have a continued licensing agreement to allow us to seamlessly continue supporting the business needs of the Council after that date. Cornwall Council has not yet determined its preferred procurement route. Preliminary market engagement is being used to help inform this decision. At this stage, the Council is not committed to either a competitive tender process or a direct award. All transparency notices, and any tender notices where applicable, will be published on the Central Digital Platform via the Find a Tender Service. RFI QUESTIONS AND INDICATIVE PRICING 1. Please provide an estimated cost for the ongoing annual licencing of the Oracle software and any related services. 2. Please confirm that you can provide the required modules of Oracle Fusion as detailed within the RFI. 3. Please detail your service level agreement and provide an example copy as part of your response. 4. Please explain what flexibility you can provide on licensing volumes and types within the length of the contact. 5. Please confirm what additional capabilities you can provide around software asset management above those already provided by Oracle. 6. What level of service do you provide around product roadmap visibility and client specific adoption. 7. What support do you provide towards support and maintenance, adopting and testing of existing and new modules. 8. If the Council chooses to run a competitive tender, which route to market would you advise we take (Framework, DPS, CDP, etc.) Please email Alex.Kirk@cornwall.gov.uk for a PDF file that provides the licence volumes to be used for providing indicative pricing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049848-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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