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title: "Data and Analytics"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Data and Analytics

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6f9b28-bd83-4aa6-ac53-57caf2fd7bf8

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Data and Analytics". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Database software package" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the contract having been awarded on the 18th of June 2026. The procurement method used was a "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" approach, indicating a limited procurement approach. The contract is set to begin on the 1st of July 2026 and will conclude on the 30th of June 2027, with a total contract value of £39,350.

This tender presents significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and potentially for those within the VCSE sector, given the suitability criteria outlined. The contract's focus on data management and file analytics software that aligns with modern organisational needs would appeal to companies specialising in IT solutions, software development, and data analysis. Businesses capable of delivering technology that enables effective data discovery, classification, and movement across diverse storage systems would find this tender particularly pertinent. The awarded supplier for this contract is IQ Data Group Limited, which indicates a competitive edge for firms with similar expertise looking to engage in public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Access to data management and file analytics software that enables organisations to discover, classify and move data across heterogeneous storage systems with a single pane of glass view.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ba6e8-c974-44d3-bc55-0f684807c171 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IQ DATA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ba6e8-c974-44d3-bc55-0f684807c171

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ba6e8-c974-44d3-bc55-0f684807c171
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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