---
title: "Oracle Database Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774054"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774054.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-08-15"
---

# Oracle Database Managed Service

Buyer: STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774054

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## Summary

The Student Awards Agency Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This service includes the development, maintenance, and support of all Oracle environments and instances under the SAAS infrastructure. The procurement process utilized was an open procedure under the services category, and the contract was signed on 12th August 2024. The contract, valued at £190,000, was part of a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 13 and covers the entire UK region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with Oracle database management. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in database support and development may find this sector particularly lucrative. The award to DSP-Explorer, an SME based in Leeds, highlights the scope for regional businesses to compete and succeed in significant public procurement contracts. Such opportunities can enhance business portfolios and extend market reach for IT service providers.

## Notice

SAAS has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This includes the development, maintenance, and support services for all the oracle environments and instances under the command of SAAS infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SAAS has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This includes the development, maintenance, and support services for all the oracle environments and instances under the command of SAAS infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512121 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3UT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DSP-EXPLORER |

## 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 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512121

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512121
  Oracle Database Managed Service - SAAS has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the provision of an Oracle Database Managed Service. This includes the development, maintenance, and support services for all the oracle environments and instances under the command of SAAS infrastructure.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.SAAS.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774054

## Provenance

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