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title: "UC Platforms - Oracle design, implementation and tuning support"
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# UC Platforms - Oracle design, implementation and tuning support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adb8ee81-288e-4d67-863c-4bbaf4353e5e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking support for the Oracle design, implementation, and optimisation of UC Platforms through the tender titled "UC Platforms - Oracle design, implementation and tuning support." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2017 for the value of £18,150, and the contract duration extending from 15th August 2017 to 14th August 2018. Interested parties should note that the necessary skills in Oracle databases are a key requirement for this project.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in Oracle databases and systems optimization. Firms that can demonstrate experience in managing database stability, performance issues, and skill transfer to client teams will be well-positioned to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. This project not only allows for immediate contract fulfilment but also enhances prospects for long-term partnerships with a government body that increasingly relies on cloud-based solutions.

## Notice

Several of the UC Platforms depend upon an Oracle Database. Generally there is a shortage of Oracle skills to support changes to the UC Platforms, in particular there is a requirement to address database stability and performance issues that CAMLite has recently encountered in DXC. The DWP team do not have sufficient Oracle database experience to design and support implementation of changes to the Oracle database with a view to effecting an improvement. The intention is to augment the team with skilled Oracle resource that can design, support implementation of changes and optimise the database as well as transfer skills to members of the team. The specific requirement is for a consultant to: 1. continue on-going engagement around OVM Interconnects and index usage 2. support for database size and data purge optimisation 3. Oracle consultancy for AM Support should any requests fall outside the standard support arrangements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a34d5da-a20f-46b4-b1f1-c2a58a38260a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,150 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a34d5da-a20f-46b4-b1f1-c2a58a38260a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a34d5da-a20f-46b4-b1f1-c2a58a38260a
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e65d07a7-ad21-405c-8808-0f28a54d4272
  Final, redacted contract.

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