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SAP Business Objects Third Party Support

University Of Edinburgh

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10 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "SAP Business Objects Third Party Support" within the services industry category. Located in Edinburgh, UK, the procurement involved securing a contract for software support through a direct award, specifically under the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with the award dated 19th December 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, bypassing the need for a prior published call for competition. The contract, valued at £139,697, is active and spans an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms with expertise in software support services. Rimini Street Limited, a large-scale organisation, was successful in securing the award, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in such procurements. This opportunity underscores the demand for specialised SAP Business Objects support and could be advantageous for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the higher education sector, catering to institutions like the University of Edinburgh. The procurement process was framed under the direct award from the Crown Commercial Services, which simplifies the engagement for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAP Business Objects Third Party Support

Notice Description

Procurement of support for SAP Business Objects Software via Direct Award under RM1557.14 GCloud 14

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the provision of support for SAP Business Objects Software under CCS Framework RM1557.14 GCloud 14 for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a period of up to 12 months.. Direct Award from Crown Commercial Services,RM1557.14 GCloud 14 Contract for 24 months with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: Call Off Contract includes provision for an optional extension for up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award Call-Off Order via RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14- Lot 3- Cloud Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,697 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20266 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

Rimini Street

Further Information

Notice Documents

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