--- title: "Oracle Support 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2026-04-09" --- # Oracle Support 2026 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89086229-fd36-4d4c-8a7d-302ae7861276.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) initiated a procurement process titled "Oracle Support 2026," which focuses on information technology services. This contract involves the support of Oracle software for DEFRA, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), Environment Agency (EA), and Natural England (NE), as well as Oracle hardware support for the RPA. The procurement method used was selective, making a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 18th March 2026, and the award was published on 9th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2027. The primary location of service delivery is DEFRA's address in London, with additional services extending to regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally beyond the UK. This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in Oracle software and hardware support. Although the opportunity may not be tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, large corporations with a robust infrastructure and experience in maintaining Oracle systems could find this contract beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. Oracle Corporation UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, highlights the scale required to engage in such a significant and comprehensive support service, potentially attracting other large enterprises capable of meeting DEFRA's stringent requirements. ## Notice Contract to support Oracle software for DEFRA, RPA, EA and NE and support of Oracle hardware for RPA ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99073bd7-22a2-4063-8aee-7a8806dcd996 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,976,974 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,976,974 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORACLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99073bd7-22a2-4063-8aee-7a8806dcd996 - 9 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dc8f6c-0a42-42dc-b8f3-16ad0c73cf79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99073bd7-22a2-4063-8aee-7a8806dcd996 9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dc8f6c-0a42-42dc-b8f3-16ad0c73cf79 9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f4651bf-cf2d-4a5d-abb0-f6b8b52b32ce BOS Oracle Support Service Number 20115211 NE_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4fcd817-df8b-4760-a5e4-b73acc734b2f BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21494290 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4be7676-76b2-43f5-a9d1-42d16d3e6d39 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21427585 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d3b322f-2f57-453f-91d5-191390058fcd BOS Oracle Support Service Number 1860730 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc0f44b4-1585-437f-802c-e593d5f56ce8 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21250915 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcd91f73-0ef9-4461-97d9-b938ab00ef6c BOS Oracle Support Service Number 3975256 EA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b06924bb-074b-4156-947d-99a54a4c9e4f BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21242286 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a88c47f-9383-412f-9e59-e1d3a06d6275 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 3844420 RPA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad548962-8f6c-41f2-b380-094b0e2ccf6b BOS Oracle Support Service Number 20115211 NE_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88432fbb-4c63-42a4-9026-8f34840c4b41 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21494290 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb25a0b8-8196-4adb-b9b4-5394339ee928 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21427585 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7a195ef-38f6-4a3e-a96f-0dbe1d1de70b BOS Oracle Support Service Number 1860730 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21bbb407-2374-4fd1-861d-ca843bbc269b BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21250915 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f9830b1-89ed-4192-a42b-76b1a6c10581 BOS Oracle Support Service Number 3975256 EA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e387af3-406d-4251-a75d-902fe30ae81b BOS Oracle Support Service Number 21242286 DEFRA_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f83625d-ff91-4ab5-ba47-b1fe2a77863e BOS Oracle Support Service Number 3844420 RPA_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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