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title: "PURCON 2086- Oracle Support"
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# PURCON 2086- Oracle Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70b22a87-de22-496b-b6c1-82d41e5db4d8

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has recently concluded a tender process titled "PURCON 2086- Oracle Support", aimed at procuring Oracle support services to administer its Oracle Enterprise Database. This procurement falls under the industry category of software support services, with an additional emphasis on data management services. The contract has been awarded to Softcat Plc, and it covers the East of England region. The key procurement stages have included the tender period ending on 24th July 2024, with the contract period set to start on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. This selective procurement was done as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a controlled selection process.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and data management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the University of East Anglia's tender suitability criteria favour these businesses. The contract value stands at £48,263.33, indicating a substantial investment in database management and support services. Companies adept in providing comprehensive Oracle support stand to benefit greatly from competing in similar tenders, enabling business growth by securing steady and lucrative university contracts. The procurement method and the project's strategic importance to the university's IT infrastructure make it a promising opportunity for specialised service providers.

## Notice

The University of East Anglia requires Oracle support services which help administer our Oracle Enterprise Database- our incumbent database management software. The support services go hand in hand with the Database product itself.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcab635-b404-4bca-b9cd-18d4c1fb06ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,263 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,263 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcab635-b404-4bca-b9cd-18d4c1fb06ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcab635-b404-4bca-b9cd-18d4c1fb06ed
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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