The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Justice have recently signed major agreements with software provider Oracle for the continuous supply of software and related services. The Ministry of Defense’s contract is worth up to £87.7 million and will last for five years, renewing the ministry’s current Oracle Enterprise Agreement. The Ministry of Defense justified not opening the opportunity to competition for this agreement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The agreement with Oracle covers the provision of various licenses, cloud services, hardware, and support for the Ministry of Defense’s operations. It includes core ERP solutions for finance and procurement systems, as well as Oracle cloud SaaS for civil HR, talent and performance, absence management, digital assistant, learning, projects, and HR helpdesk services.
The Ministry of Justice has also signed an agreement with Oracle for maintenance and support services for a two-year period, valued at around £20 million. The agreement covers services for the Legal Aid Agency, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, and the central ministry itself. The former Department of Constitutional Affairs also has a dedicated agreement for its Oracle software needs.
Overall, these agreements demonstrate the government’s commitment to utilizing Oracle technology to meet a wide range of operational needs within the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Justice. By directly contracting with Oracle for these services, the government aims to ensure the continuity and efficiency of its software systems for the coming years. The agreements provide a glimpse into the government’s strategy for managing its software needs and highlight the importance of reliable and specialized technology providers in supporting various public sector functions.
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