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title: "Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD) 2026"
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# Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD) 2026

Buyer: Ministry of Justice  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb439732-f359-40e7-9925-11073c6e5adf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice procured software support services for its Public Protection Unit Database (PPUD). The database is the named system covered by the procurement; the published description does not explain the specific support tasks or system functions. The work is associated with the Ministry of Justice in London. Delivery locations are listed as the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world, indicating a geographically broad service footprint. This is a specialist technology service requirement, rather than a purchase of general software or equipment. Suppliers whose business includes supporting and maintaining public-sector database systems are the closest fit, although the requirement’s technical scope is not further described.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Lumen Technologies UK Limited. The award was made on 29 September 2026, following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029. Its awarded value is £4,920,000, matching the stated estimated procurement value. The process was presented as a service procurement and was not divided into lots. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available process information, so the basis for selecting the supplier cannot be established. The tender deadline was 24 September 2026. The contract period and award outcome indicate a multi-year commitment to support the PPUD, with Lumen Technologies UK Limited named as the selected supplier.

For suppliers that did not win, this award shows that the Ministry of Justice buys multi-year software support for its Public Protection Unit Database through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need relevant experience supporting and maintaining database systems for public-sector users, and the ability to deliver services across the broad range of locations associated with this contract. The selected supplier is a large company, and the recorded suitability assessment did not identify the opportunity as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. That points to a scale of requirement likely to favour organisations able to manage a substantial service commitment. The published scope gives no specific technical tasks or qualifications, so capability should be demonstrated against the PPUD support requirement rather than assumed from general software credentials.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d30e6ec-f30f-46a7-bcec-961a419a572f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,920,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,920,000 |
| 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 | Ministry of Justice |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Level 3 Communications Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d30e6ec-f30f-46a7-bcec-961a419a572f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d30e6ec-f30f-46a7-bcec-961a419a572f
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9143c7fb-fca9-4f38-ab1f-cc4344ba4fe2
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