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14 Jul 2026 at 14:36

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has overseen the procurement process for the "Proofpoint Renewal" contract, aimed at providing manufacturer-led support services. The process, initiated through a tender and now at the award stage, has resulted in a contract awarded to Academia Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Hemel Hempstead. The contract is valued at approximately £9.83 million (excluding gross value) and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, classified under the IT and software packages industry. The official contract period begins on 31st July 2026 and will last until 31st July 2027, with all necessary approvals finalised on 14th July 2026. The procurement was conducted below the threshold, awarded under a pre-existing framework.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those able to deliver high-quality service level agreements over an extended period. Companies specialising in IT solutions and support, preferably SMEs with a strong track record of collaborating with educational institutions, might find this contract advantageous for strategic growth and partnership development. The selective procurement method and award under a framework indicate a focus on quality and performance, offering a stable business environment for companies that can efficiently meet the contractual requirements. The broad regional scope across the UK further diversifies potential operational and networking benefits for the supplier.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Proofpoint Renewal

Notice Description

for the provision of manufacturer-led support services, delivered in line with the supplier's standard service level agreement (SLA), over a three-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066341-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£9,825,093 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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