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Provision of support licences and annual support for Oracle Finance system

Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN)

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11 May 2026 at 17:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited, located in London, UK, has awarded a contract related to the provision of support licences and annual support for an Oracle Finance system. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 11th May 2026, involving direct awarding to Oracle Corporation UK Limited. This contract encompasses crucial business systems such as HR/Payroll, Finance, and the smartcard system (The Key), for an initial duration of three years, with possible extensions of up to two years. The contract is valued at £3,912,463.2 gross and is aimed at supporting the continued operation of these systems as the franchise transitions into public ownership.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in Oracle software solutions. Enterprises that are capable of delivering robust software package and information systems support across multiple regions in the UK will find this contract particularly appealing. Particularly, companies already holding intellectual property rights or possessing strong capabilities in similar proprietary systems might have a competitive edge in securing future extensions or related contracts. The procurement presents a substantial market for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector’s transportation industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of support licences and annual support for Oracle Finance system

Notice Description

TSGN require Oracle licensing to support existing on-premise solutions over the next 3-5 years. These perpetual licences and annual support are to cover the following systems HR/Payroll, Finance, the smartcard system (The Key)

Procurement Information

Oracle Corporation currently supply the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise (Govia Thameslink Railway Limited) with licences and support for the Finance, HR and Payroll system. The franchise will be transferring into public ownership and will require these services on its systems to support the business. Oracle Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer and owner of the proprietary Oracle software platform used by GTR. Oracle alone holds the intellectual property rights and exclusive licences required to provide software licensing, maintenance and technical support for the existing system. No alternative supplier is capable of providing these services without the replacement of the system in its entirety, which would be technically impracticable and result in unacceptable cost and disruption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06963f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043236-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,260,386 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGN)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oracle Corporation UK Limited

Further Information

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