Award

PAM Tool

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the UK Atomic Energy Authority has been finalised with the award of a contract to Softcat plc for providing a Privileged Access and Session Management (PAM) Tool, along with training and support services. This tender falls within the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, further specified as an industry-specific software package under CPV classification code 48000000. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being completed on 23rd December 2025. The service provision will commence on 6th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 5th January 2029, with a possible one-year extension option. It encompasses a delivery area that includes various international regions—delivering to locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other parts of the world. The total contract value is £536,000 GBP, excluding VAT.

This awarded contract presents a growth opportunity particularly for software companies, especially those that specialise in software package and session management solutions. It allows SMEs and VCSEs the chance to bolster their credentials in working on high-value public contracts, which helps in expanding their market reach and enhancing their service portfolios. The procurement method employed was 'Other' which indicates a non-standard or specialised procurement process. This tender opens avenues for businesses with proficiency in delivering large-scale IT solutions and who can provide substantial customer support and training services to partner with established public sector entities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Title

PAM Tool

Notice Description

Privileged Access and Session Management, training and support. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. Term is three years with option to extend for a further year. All values are excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e54149-adf9-4ec8-bcb2-f73e3a43087d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c327b27-72cc-4dde-9474-c34d42a01634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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