Award

Oracle Database Managed Service

STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Student Awards Agency Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This service includes the development, maintenance, and support of all Oracle environments and instances under the SAAS infrastructure. The procurement process utilized was an open procedure under the services category, and the contract was signed on 12th August 2024. The contract, valued at £190,000, was part of a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 13 and covers the entire UK region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with Oracle database management. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in database support and development may find this sector particularly lucrative. The award to DSP-Explorer, an SME based in Leeds, highlights the scope for regional businesses to compete and succeed in significant public procurement contracts. Such opportunities can enhance business portfolios and extend market reach for IT service providers.

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Notice Title

Oracle Database Managed Service

Notice Description

SAAS has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This includes the development, maintenance, and support services for all the oracle environments and instances under the command of SAAS infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SAAS has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This includes the development, maintenance, and support services for all the oracle environments and instances under the command of SAAS infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512121
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 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
STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.mcfarlane@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443118

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3UT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DSP-EXPLORER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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