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18 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Data and Analytics". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Database software package" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the contract having been awarded on the 18th of June 2026. The procurement method used was a "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" approach, indicating a limited procurement approach. The contract is set to begin on the 1st of July 2026 and will conclude on the 30th of June 2027, with a total contract value of £39,350.

This tender presents significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and potentially for those within the VCSE sector, given the suitability criteria outlined. The contract's focus on data management and file analytics software that aligns with modern organisational needs would appeal to companies specialising in IT solutions, software development, and data analysis. Businesses capable of delivering technology that enables effective data discovery, classification, and movement across diverse storage systems would find this tender particularly pertinent. The awarded supplier for this contract is IQ Data Group Limited, which indicates a competitive edge for firms with similar expertise looking to engage in public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Data and Analytics

Notice Description

Access to data management and file analytics software that enables organisations to discover, classify and move data across heterogeneous storage systems with a single pane of glass view.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b6f9b28-bd83-4aa6-ac53-57caf2fd7bf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ba6e8-c974-44d3-bc55-0f684807c171
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQ DATA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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