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Identity and Access Management Solution

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 14:44

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18 May 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Identity and Access Management Solution to Academia Ltd, announced on 18th May 2026. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV 48000000), was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 28th April 2026 and concluding on 27th April 2027. The contract was awarded based on a further competition, and while the initial contract value stands at £421,939.11, a contingency sum increases the potential maximum contract value to £600,000. The supplier, Academia Ltd, is a large-scale company located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering identity and access management systems. Businesses experienced with framework agreements and capable of scaling services to accommodate fluctuating licensing requirements would find opportunities for growth and collaboration with UKSBS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector might take advantage of similar procurement processes in the future by ensuring they meet the competition criteria set forth by large public sector entities. This contract highlights the continued demand for innovative IT solutions within the public sector, creating pathways for tech firms to expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Identity and Access Management Solution

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of an Identity and Access Management Solution. This Call-Off Contract was awarded following a further competition under the KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework. The Call-Off Contract includes a contingency sum of PS178,060.89 (excluding VAT) to accommodate any increases in licensing requirements. Any use of this contingency shall be subject to formal contract variation approval. The total maximum contract value, inclusive of all contingency amounts, shall not exceed PS600,000.00 (excluding VAT). ***The buyer has implemented Variation 001 to increase the number of licences under Row 6 - Software Licence Number: P000021 (IT Products - API Access Management), raising the quantity from 1,100 to 1,280 units (an increase of 180 units). This change is in line with the scope of the original contract and results in an additional cost of PS770.40 excl. VAT.***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005cb811-54ea-441f-97b9-3974bbd6e672
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
£421,939 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£422,709 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Not specified

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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