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Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD) 2026

Ministry of Justice

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23 Oct 2026 at 17:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice procured software support services for its Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD). The database is the named system covered by the procurement; the published description does not explain the specific support tasks or system functions. The work is associated with the Ministry of Justice in London. Delivery locations are listed as the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world, indicating a geographically broad service footprint. This is a specialist technology service requirement, rather than a purchase of general software or equipment. Suppliers whose business includes supporting and maintaining public-sector database systems are the closest fit, although the requirement’s technical scope is not further described.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Lumen Technologies UK Limited. The award was made on 29 September 2026, following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. Its awarded value is £4,920,000, matching the stated estimated procurement value. The process was presented as a service procurement and was not divided into lots. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available process information, so the basis for selecting the supplier cannot be established. The tender deadline was 24 September 2026. The contract period and award outcome indicate a multi-year commitment to support the PPUD, with Lumen Technologies UK Limited named as the selected supplier.

For suppliers that did not win, this award shows that the Ministry of Justice buys multi-year software support for its Public Protection Unit Database through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need relevant experience supporting and maintaining database systems for public-sector users, and the ability to deliver services across the broad range of locations associated with this contract. The selected supplier is a large company, and the recorded suitability assessment did not identify the opportunity as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. That points to a scale of requirement likely to favour organisations able to manage a substantial service commitment. The published scope gives no specific technical tasks or qualifications, so capability should be demonstrated against the PPUD support requirement rather than assumed from general software credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD) 2026

Notice Description

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb439732-f359-40e7-9925-11073c6e5adf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d30e6ec-f30f-46a7-bcec-961a419a572f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Level 3 Communications Ltd

Further Information

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