Award

Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Platform - AWARD

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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13 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Platform by Lancaster University is now at the Award stage, having been completed under a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. Situated in Lancaster, United Kingdom, Lancaster University finalised the awarding of the contract on 13th April 2026, with the implementation set to commence on 30th April 2026 and conclude by 29th April 2029. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded contract has been valued at £616,908.87, and the successful supplier selected is Softcat Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT sector, specifically those with expertise in identity governance and administration platforms. Companies that provide consulting, software development, and support services for IT platforms are well-suited to undertake such projects. Although the award for this contract has been completed, businesses in this industry can still benefit by observing the procurement trends and methodologies applied, preparing them for similar upcoming opportunities tailored to IT goods and services.

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Notice Title

Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Platform - AWARD

Notice Description

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the procurement and implementation of the SailPoint IGA platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f5687fd-4f1e-4965-b4dd-a42eaf67c56b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44377a04-735a-436f-a080-d54b74cd335d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£616,908 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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