Award

Call off from Crown Commercial Service's Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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22 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a call-off contract through the Crown Commercial Service's Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285 for Oracle Premier Support Services. The procurement process was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, and concluded successfully with an active contract signed on 18th March 2026. The buyer, University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, plays a central purchasing role, and the tender falls within the education industry category. This procurement grants a service contract valued at £229,505.69, fostering ongoing support services crucial for the University's operations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing advanced software support services, particularly larger businesses experienced in working with educational institutions and frameworks such as those offered by Crown Commercial Service. Though limited by the direct award procedure, companies specialising in IT support within the education sector could leverage similar frameworks to enhance their market presence. The contract’s scope allows for additional purchases, presenting growth potential for Oracle Corporation UK Ltd., the awarded supplier, and for businesses aspiring to replicate such successful engagements with governmental bodies or educational organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from Crown Commercial Service's Back Office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285

Notice Description

The University has awarded a call-off contract for Oracle Premier Support Services. This was conducted as a call-off on Crown Commercial Service's Back office Software 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for Oracle Premier Support. This was conducted as a call-off on Crown Commercial Services Back Office 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to make additional purchases within the scope of the call-off.

Procurement Information

This procurement followed the call off procedure for a direct award in relation to Crown Commercial Services Back Office 2 Framework (Lot 1) RM6285.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554358
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
£229,505 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

¿ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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