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06 Jul 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, managed by London Metropolitan University, involves the renewal of existing software licences and hardware support for Rubrik backup appliances. The process falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems," primarily concerning the procurement of goods. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition through a public sector framework. This tender relates to a location in the UK, and the final contract was signed on 20th June 2026 with a total value of £232,891.20, awarded to the supplier Softcat. The entire procurement was carried out under legal basis CELEX directive 32014L0024.

This tender provides valuable business growth opportunities, especially for companies operating within the software and IT support industries. Although the procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without open competition, it highlights the potential for forming partnerships within public sector frameworks. Businesses that specialise in software licence management and IT infrastructure support, particularly those capable of operating within public sector frameworks, stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. The involvement of a large supplier like Softcat demonstrates the scale and type of businesses suited for such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rubrik back up renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of existing software licences and hardware support for Rubrik back up appliances

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of existing software licences and hardware support for Rubrik back up appliances

Procurement Information

The award of the contract was through a public sector framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063181-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£232,891 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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