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title: "Oracle Support and Maintenance for FARMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE"
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# Oracle Support and Maintenance for FARMS

Buyer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62e728ae-55e3-4fe2-a059-b8846600c734

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Oracle Support and Maintenance for FARMS" was conducted by the Crown Prosecution Service, located at 2 Southwark Bridge, London. This contract falls under the industry category of software support services and has a value of £164,748. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period concluded on 28 March 2018. The contract itself is set to commence on 6 April 2018 and will last for one year, ending on 5 April 2019, with coverage extending across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the East Midlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with capabilities in maintaining and supporting Oracle systems. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for such contracts typically include medium to large enterprises with proven experience in software maintenance, technical support services, or related IT solutions. Engaging with the Crown Prosecution Service can lead to growth avenues through establishing long-term partnerships in providing essential maintenance and support services to government agencies.

## Notice

The Contract covers support and maintenance for existing Oracle licences, covering a period of one (1) year. The licences covered are used solely for enabling the running of the CPS Finance and Accounting Records Managed Service (FARMS) system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f61466-8a13-4596-92fe-17cc94084bea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2018 - 5 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,748 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f61466-8a13-4596-92fe-17cc94084bea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f61466-8a13-4596-92fe-17cc94084bea
  3rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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