Award

UKRI DDaT26121 Data Protection and Management Software with Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI DDaT26121 Data Protection and Management Software with Support" in the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically through a Call Off contract sourced via Direct Award to the top-ranked supplier under the Software Licence Resellers Agreement Lot4. The contract was awarded to Academia Ltd, with a total value of £273,295, on 3rd March 2026, and is set to be executed from 4th March 2026 until 11th November 2027 within England, United Kingdom. This award notice indicates the completion of the process and outlines the procurement stage as "award".

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive data protection and management solutions with support services. SMEs were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting potential growth for smaller enterprises within the industry. Companies with extensive experience in software reselling and management may find it advantageous to participate in similar opportunities offered by UK SBS, helping expand their market presence and bolstering business growth through collaboration with major organisations like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI DDaT26121 Data Protection and Management Software with Support

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of Data Protection and Management Software with Support. This Call Off contract has been sources via Direct Award procedure to the top ranked supplier under Software Licence Resellers Agreement (SLRA) Lot4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f5c0995-c841-4028-ab70-d8a09c203ac7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ddd0775-4448-48db-9d79-922a5096b649
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£273,295 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,295 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 11 Nov 2027 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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