Our client, a long-standing Oracle platinum partner and consultancy, had secured a major Oracle Cloud transformation project for an end customer operating in a highly secured environment. The project required all consultants to hold active Direct Vetting (DV) clearance – one of the most stringent security levels in the UK.
However, the client had no internal bench of DV-cleared professionals and lacked the ability to quickly obtain new clearance, which can take over a year – too late for a program already in motion. Compounding the issue, DV-cleared Oracle specialists are exceptionally rare, and the project required full-time, five-days-a-week onsite presence – something many consultants were reluctant to commit to post-COVID.
The client turned to us as a trusted partner with a strong track record of sourcing high-quality Oracle talent. Given our niche market focus, we understood both the scarcity and movement of DV-cleared consultants, giving us a unique advantage in this situation.
Our ability to quickly submit high-quality candidates who precisely matched the brief set us apart. Competing consultancies failed to provide even one suitable option, whereas we rapidly delivered vetted consultants with the right expertise, availability, and clearance.
This immediate impact led the client to award us the full responsibility of staffing the project. Beyond filling the roles, they appreciated our honest and consultative approach – particularly when advising on alternative solutions when ideal candidates were unavailable. This transparency and insight secured their trust and cemented the exclusive nature of the partnership.
We launched a focused sourcing campaign targeting Oracle Cloud professionals who had most recently worked on DV-cleared programs. Clearance lapses after a year of inactivity, so it was critical we tracked recent movements to identify actively cleared candidates.
By leveraging our expert knowledge of highly secured client sites and the consultants active within them, we stayed ahead of market activity and positioned ourselves to deliver on an exceptionally difficult brief.
These experts not only filled critical delivery positions but also served as mentors to junior staff, helping upskill the client’s internal team and creating long-term value.
Thanks to the expert team we provided, the client successfully delivered a complex, high-stakes Oracle Cloud program on time and within budget. Our contribution was central to the program’s success, and the client subsequently won the managed service agreement post go-live.
Our performance elevated our standing with the client’s executive leadership team, who now regard us as their top recruitment partner for all Oracle requirements. Our delivery also led to direct recommendations to their end customers – generating new business and reinforcing our market position.
This project highlighted several specialised industry requirements:
Navigating this environment requires specialist knowledge that few agencies possess. Our ability to deliver in such a high-security context has uniquely positioned us as the go-to partner for similarly sensitive programs.
We’ve proven our capability to manage projects where very few others can succeed – making us the trusted name for Oracle Cloud delivery in highly secure environments.