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30 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, a public body in the education sector, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of IT services to meet regulatory data requirements. The contract, titled "Dubai Regulatory Requirement," falls under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It aims to create a reusable data exchange capability to align with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE. The procurement utilised a limited method via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract, valued at £200,928.75, was awarded to Servent Ltd, an SME based in Glasgow, on 11th June 2026, with the award status marked as active despite one of the lots being cancelled.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing consulting and software development focused on regulatory data integration. Companies with expertise in Azure technology and a capacity to align with regulatory frameworks in international contexts would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar future opportunities. As public sector organisations increasingly rely on digital solutions for compliance and operational efficiency, the demand for such services is likely to grow, providing a fruitful avenue for businesses to expand their market reach in the regulatory IT services domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dubai Regulatory Requirement

Notice Description

Provision of services to DMU to ensure data requirements and standards are met against obligations to authorities in the UAE

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of services (Azure specific) to create a reusable regulatory data exchange capability to support regulatory requirements driven by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), while maintaining alignment with the related Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) data exchange requirements.

Procurement Information

award via CCS G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c06a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061363-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVENT

Further Information

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