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260066 Ongoing utilisation of Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions platform

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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06 May 2026 at 17:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 May 2026 at 17:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has engaged in a procurement process for the ongoing utilisation of the Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions platform, focusing on essential processes such as admissions, curriculum management, and financial records. The procurement, completed under a direct award process to Oracle Corporation UK Limited, is classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2026 and end on 31st May 2029. The total contract value is GBP 765,249, and it includes options for upgrades and new functionalities throughout its duration.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software integration and support, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and enhancing enterprise solutions such as Oracle Peoplesoft. Companies capable of delivering additional modules or services that align with the existing system infrastructure could find opportunities for growth by tapping into the needs of large educational institutions like Queen's University Belfast. The direct award process, justified under the legislative framework for continuity and compatibility, suggests a preference towards continuity and minimal operational risk, making it ideal for businesses already embedded within this technology landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

260066 Ongoing utilisation of Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions platform

Notice Description

Ongoing utilisation of Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions platform for key processes, including admissions, curriculum management, enrolments, financial records, exams, transcripts and more. It holds the core student records including details about classes, fees, enrolments, and the academic record.

Procurement Information

This report sets out The Queen's University of Belfast intention to award a contract to Oracle Corporation UK Limited for the provision of QSIS Peoplesoft Support. For the purposes of Section 41(1) and (4) the supplier is not an excluded or an excludable supplier. The University considers that the award of this contract is justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 using justification 'Additional or repeat goods, services or works.' Justification 7 as set out below. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. The current University Student Information System is a business-critical application which is the authoritative source of student data. QSIS is based on the Oracle Peoplesoft Campus Solutions platform, supplied and supported by Oracle Corporation UK Limited. It supports key processes, including admissions, curriculum management, enrolments, financial records, exams, transcripts and more. It holds the core student records including details about classes, fees, enrolments, and the academic record. Oracle Corporation UK Limited is the current supplier, and this contract will facilitate the continued use of QSIS. Given the proprietary nature of the Oracle PeopleSoft platform, the level of institutional configuration, the complexity of the existing integrations, and the operational risk associated with system replacement, a Direct Award to Oracle Corporation for the continued provision and support of QSIS represents the only practical and proportionate approach at this time. A change in supplier would result in incompatibilities and disproportional technical difficulties in operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£765,249 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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