--- title: "Provision of a Managed Database Administration Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2019-01-24" --- # Provision of a Managed Database Administration Support Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3aa69937-0c29-4630-b451-31356e6d37fb.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is currently seeking a partner for the "Provision of a Managed Database Administration Support Service". This service falls under the services industry category, specifically aimed at enhancing database and operating software development services. Located in Exeter, South West, the procurement process is at the Tender stage and is executed via an open procedure. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 22nd February 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st March 2019 and conclude by 28th February 2024. The estimated contract value is between £525,000 and £625,000, highlighting significant financial opportunity for interested bidders. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in database management and IT services, particularly those with experience in Oracle, SQL, and potentially MYSQL systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract specifically welcomes SMEs to apply, allowing them to leverage their expertise in a collaborative role with the University. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate the capability to enhance the university's IT infrastructure will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The University of Exeter is embarking on a journey to transform its IT provision and move to Digital Services which underpin the University's aspiration to combine teaching excellence and high levels of student satisfaction with world class research. The University's database estate is a key foundation stone in this journey and it needs to be a solid and reliable platform on which the other Digital services can be built. To this end the University is looking for a partner to join it on this journey transforming our service and provision of today into the connected campus of tomorrow. The University is seeking a partner to manage the Oracle and SQL estate on a day to day basis. The University is seeking an option to either include the MYSQL estate within this day to day support or to call off support for the MYSQL as and when required. The University will base its decision on budgetary constraints based on both quote options received. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c2f1f8-800d-40ec-9b05-4ea99e64d0c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £625,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212600 - Database and operating software development services - 72320000 - Database services - 72321000 - Added-value database services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2019 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c2f1f8-800d-40ec-9b05-4ea99e64d0c7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c2f1f8-800d-40ec-9b05-4ea99e64d0c7 24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27027&B=EXETER Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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