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Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) System software solution

University of Portsmouth

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05 Aug 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation procured an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system software solution. The requirement covers the provision of ERP software and associated information technology services, including consulting, software development, internet-related services and support. The solution is intended for the University of Portsmouth, with delivery in Portsmouth. The procurement included optional system modules and extensions within the overall requirement. It was run as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework, Lot 1. The selected supplier is Oracle Corporation UK Limited, a large UK-registered technology company. This is therefore relevant to ERP software providers, systems integrators and technology businesses able to supply and support enterprise platforms for a higher education organisation.

The procurement has been awarded and the resulting contract is active. It used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, through a further competition under the CCS RM6285 Back Office Software 2 Framework, Lot 1. The contract was signed on 12 June 2026 with Oracle Corporation UK Limited. Its value is £6,962,567. The stated maximum contract duration is 10 years, including extensions and system options; the value includes those optional modules and extensions. Two bids were recorded. Evaluation gave quality a 75% weighting and price 25%. The tender lot is recorded as cancelled, while the award and contract are active, indicating that the procurement outcome proceeded despite the lot status shown in the release.

This procurement demonstrates substantial university demand for a long-term ERP platform combining core enterprise software with implementation, configuration, optional modules, extensions and ongoing support. A credible competitor for a future requirement from the University of Portsmouth would need an established enterprise platform, the technical capacity to integrate and develop software, and the ability to provide reliable internet-based services and continuing support. The evaluation shows that solution quality was considerably more important than price, so suppliers would need strong evidence of functionality, service delivery, implementation competence and user support rather than competing on cost alone. Experience delivering complex systems for higher education or similarly structured organisations would help demonstrate understanding of institutional operations, governance, data, integration and long-term platform management.

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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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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 Corporation UK Limited

Further Information

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