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Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution was managed by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation. It falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location specified for delivery is the Portsmouth region, UKJ31. This contracting process has advanced to the award stage, with Oracle Corporation UK Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £6,962,567, was signed on 12th June 2026 and is set to have a maximum duration of 10 years, inclusive of all potential extensions and additional system options. This procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication, aligned with the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ERP systems and related IT services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality software solutions, especially those experienced in working within the educational sector, would find this contract beneficial for business expansion. As the procurement focused heavily on quality with a 75% weighting in the award criteria, businesses with robust quality assurance practices would be well-suited. Additionally, this framework-based procurement highlights the value of participating in approved frameworks to access further competition opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution

Notice Description

A further competition was run under the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) for Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution for University of Portsmouth. For a total maximum contract duration of 10 years including all extension and system options. Note the value includes all optional modules and contract extensions available within the procurement process undertaken.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract following a further competition run under the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) for Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution for the University of Portsmouth. For a total maximum contract duration of 10 years including all extension and system options. Note the value includes all optional modules and contract extensions available within the procurement process undertaken. Additional information: This was a compliant process completed under the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1)

Procurement Information

A further competition was run under the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1). Thus a complaint process was undertaken against a framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074389-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,962,567 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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