--- title: "Identity and Access Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Identity and Access Management Solution Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5400915-0640-4949-8d15-cc4056eb3128.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Identity and Access Management Solution to Academia Ltd, announced on 18th May 2026. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV 48000000), was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 28th April 2026 and concluding on 27th April 2027. The contract was awarded based on a further competition, and while the initial contract value stands at £421,939.11, a contingency sum increases the potential maximum contract value to £600,000. The supplier, Academia Ltd, is a large-scale company located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. This tender opens opportunities for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering identity and access management systems. Businesses experienced with framework agreements and capable of scaling services to accommodate fluctuating licensing requirements would find opportunities for growth and collaboration with UKSBS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector might take advantage of similar procurement processes in the future by ensuring they meet the competition criteria set forth by large public sector entities. This contract highlights the continued demand for innovative IT solutions within the public sector, creating pathways for tech firms to expand their market reach. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) had a requirement for the provision of an Identity and Access Management Solution. This Call-Off Contract was awarded following a further competition under the KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework. The Call-Off Contract includes a contingency sum of PS178,060.89 (excluding VAT) to accommodate any increases in licensing requirements. Any use of this contingency shall be subject to formal contract variation approval. The total maximum contract value, inclusive of all contingency amounts, shall not exceed PS600,000.00 (excluding VAT). ***The buyer has implemented Variation 001 to increase the number of licences under Row 6 - Software Licence Number: P000021 (IT Products - API Access Management), raising the quantity from 1,100 to 1,280 units (an increase of 180 units). This change is in line with the scope of the original contract and results in an additional cost of PS770.40 excl. VAT.*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005cb811-54ea-441f-97b9-3974bbd6e672 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £421,939 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £422,709 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACADEMIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005cb811-54ea-441f-97b9-3974bbd6e672 - 18 May 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005cb811-54ea-441f-97b9-3974bbd6e672 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005cb811-54ea-441f-97b9-3974bbd6e672 21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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