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Oracle Fusion Licences

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to enhance its financial operations through the procurement of Oracle Fusion Licences. This tender, initiated in the context of a limited procurement method without prior publication, aims to upgrade essential software that has been in use since 1994. The total value of the contract is approximately £538,894, and the awarded supplier is Oracle Corporation UK Ltd. The contract term is set for five years, commencing on 1st April 2022, and the purchasing activity is based in Lochgilphead, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software solutions and technology services aimed at enhancing enterprise resource planning systems. Companies with experience in providing cloud services, especially within the public sector and those familiar with Oracle products, would be exceptionally well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the current market showing little competition due to Oracle's unique position as the sole provider, this situation allows for potential growth and expansion for businesses ready to engage with local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Oracle Fusion Licences

Notice Description

Oracle Cloud Licenses: Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud Service Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning for Self Service Cloud Service Oracle Fusion WebCenter Forms Recognition Cloud Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Oracle Fusion Licences: Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud Service Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning for Self Service Cloud Service Oracle Fusion WebCenter Forms Recognition Cloud Service Oracle Fusion Planning and Budgeting Term: 5 years from 1st April 2022.

Options: Purchase of additional licenses if required. Extension of contract to cover the additional period of 3 + 2 years.

Procurement Information

The Council has a requirement to upgrade its current financial software. The existing Oracle platform was initially implemented in 1994 and is used to manage business critical functions. Upgrading the current system will protect and future proof business critical functions. There is an absence of competition in the market; Oracle is the sole producer of the Oracle software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644358
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424369
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
£1,088,894 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

¿ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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