Core Enterprise Business Systems and Related Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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15 Jun 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has initiated a procurement process for "Core Enterprise Business Systems and Related Services" aimed at acquiring software packages and information systems. This tender falls under the industry category of "goods" and primarily involves the purchase of Oracle Advanced Customer Support for 24 months. The contract, valued at £37,461,647.50, is associated with a specific delivery location in UKM75, Edinburgh, indicating services for the University itself. Recent updates reflect modifications to the award, suggesting continued reliance on Oracle Corporation UK Ltd. and Inoapps. The stage of the procurement is at the "Award" phase, with the contract status marked as "active". The procurement complies with the legal foundation set by the directive 32014L0024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialized in software and information system services, particularly those with competencies in supporting Oracle products. Large-scale suppliers, like Oracle Corporation UK Ltd. and Inoapps, are evidently well-positioned given the specialized and proprietary nature of the services required, such as expertise in Oracle's technical systems. Businesses aiming to increase their market share and profile in providing enterprise business solutions to academia would find this contract highly beneficial, considering the scale and longevity of the support services sought by the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Core Enterprise Business Systems and Related Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Oracle Advanced Customer Support (ACS) for 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,461,647 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INOAPPS

¿ORACLE

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