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Cybersecurity Licences - PP-UKIFS-507

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined here involves UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a public body, acquiring cybersecurity licences under contract ID: PP-UKIFS-507. This falls within the 'Software package and information systems' industry category. The contract, valued at £294,972.72, was signed on 26 January 2026 and is situated in Oxfordshire, within region UKJ14. The procurement method utilised is a limited award procedure, executed without prior publication due to its nature as a call-off contract from an existing framework agreement (G-Cloud 14), in line with directive 2014/24/EU. As of February 2026, the contracting stage is complete, with the award titled 'Cybersecurity Licences - PP-UKIFS-507' active and awarded to Somerford Associates Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in businesses involved in the provision of cybersecurity solutions and software packages. Particularly, organisations that specialise in identity management systems, single sign-on (SSO), and strong authentication technologies would find the project aligned with their expertise. Large enterprises with capabilities to fulfil contracts within public frameworks such as G-Cloud could leverage their framework positions for similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises, especially localized in the UK, might benefit from evaluating the competitive landscape for potential collaboration with larger firms involved in direct awards.

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Notice Title

Cybersecurity Licences - PP-UKIFS-507

Notice Description

Purchase of OKTA Licences

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of x600 OKTA licences. To provide a secure, scalable identity broker to enable single sign-on (SSO), strong authentication, and centralized access policies for workforce and contractors.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded without prior publication of a contract notice because it is a call-off contract under an existing framework agreement that was itself lawfully advertised in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU. In accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, contracting authorities may award call-off contracts without the need for a further call for competition where the terms of the framework agreement have already been established. The G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14) was procured under PCR 2015 and provides the legally valid basis for direct award or further-competition award to framework suppliers. Therefore, in line with Directive 2014/24/EU and PCR 2015, no additional publication was required prior to this award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£294,972 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Operational Procurement Team
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7852001696

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

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