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UKRI-4852 Managed Service Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "UKRI-4852 Managed Service Feasibility Study," was conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the public authority category of sub-central government and pertains to the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, focusing below the threshold for large-scale procurements. The process reached completion, with the contract being awarded to Norm Cyber on 29th April 2025. The contract for the feasibility study, valued at £109,950, commenced on 2nd May 2025 and is expected to conclude on 28th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in cybersecurity and information systems. Companies like Norm Cyber, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to this type of work due to their expertise in providing managed service solutions and large-scale technological infrastructures. Such tenders are particularly appealing to large organisations capable of handling complex software package needs efficiently, enabling them to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Businesses striving to establish themselves in the government contracting sphere can leverage similar opportunities to build formidable portfolios and expertise.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4852 Managed Service Feasibility Study

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a SOC Feasibility Study. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=944560894

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018417-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 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

NORM CYBER

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