UKRI-5974 Provision of Identity Governance and Administration

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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08 Jun 2026 at 14:39

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:54

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) services. This contract, identified as UKRI-5974, was awarded through a direct method due to unique licensing with ProofID, a supplier based in Salford, UK. The procurement category is within the software package and information systems industry, and the contract was signed on 8th June 2026. The service aims to manage user identity lifecycle management and integrate access control systems. The contract period spans from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2027, with a total value of £135,800, excluding VAT, and £162,960 including VAT.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software solutions, particularly those offering services in identity management and integration with existing IT infrastructure. Large enterprises may find this contract particularly appealing due to the scale and scope outlined, but small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer niche expertise in identity governance may also find opportunities. Businesses focusing on creating secure and innovative software systems for user identity and access management can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI-5974 Provision of Identity Governance and Administration

Notice Description

Provision of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) services through the Ideiio platform, supplied by ProofID. This includes continued access to the Ideiio SaaS solution and associated support services for user identity lifecycle management, access control, and integration with existing systems.

Procurement Information

Unique licencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053908-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£135,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£135,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2027 6-12 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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

PROOFID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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