Award

IT Support Provision

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 16:02

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:15

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 18:38

Summary of the contracting process

UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED recently concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for IT Support Provision services. The procurement falls under the category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, and is set to be implemented across the United Kingdom. The process, which began with a tender in 2025, followed the open procurement method, enabling broad competition. The award was granted on 16 February 2026, following a comprehensive evaluation of 21 bids, with 7 reaching the final stage—all from SMEs. The successful supplier, ELYSIANIT LIMITED, will provide these services under a contract valued at £468,000 annually over an initial three-year period, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2026 and may extend to 2032.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT support for Microsoft-based cloud and desktop environments. The services required include on-site support for Loughborough and London offices, remote helpdesk functions, and strategic IT guidance, making it ideal for firms with expertise in Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments, cybersecurity, and device management. Small to medium enterprises with proven experience in delivering secure IT services and offering comprehensive strategic input, as demonstrated by ELYSIANIT LIMITED's success, are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in this robust sector. The open procurement method encourages participation from a wide range of capable IT service providers, facilitating competitive service delivery and offering business growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Title

IT Support Provision

Notice Description

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) sought to appoint a supplier to provide comprehensive IT support services for its Microsoft-based cloud and desktop environment. The successful supplier will deliver: On-site support: Minimum of two days per month across UKAD's Loughborough and London offices. Remote support: Helpdesk services during UK office hours, issue resolution, ticketing, monthly reporting, and attendance at quarterly review meetings. Core scope includes: - Support for Microsoft Azure infrastructure (IaaS), Office 365 tenant, and EntraID identity management. - Device management via Intune for Windows 11 desktops and iOS/Android mobile devices. - Active Directory and DNS management. -Desktop support and patch management. - Cybersecurity measures including multi-factor authentication and compliance monitoring. Strategic input: Guidance on IT strategy and participation in IT governance meetings. Supplier must demonstrate proven experience in delivering secure IT services, including robust patching and proactive improvement recommendations. Full details, including service levels and technical requirements, were provided in the Specification document within the tender pack. It is anticipated that the cost of the annual services will be around PS78,000 + VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: We may require consultancy support for strategic projects and development work.

Renewal: Contract values assumes an Initial 3 year contract plus three 1 year extensions (3 +1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ANTI-DOPING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ukad.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELYSIANIT

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