--- title: "Identity and Access Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Identity and Access Management System Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ecd.json) ## Summary Sheffield Hallam University is undertaking a preliminary market engagement process for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) System. This engagement aims to gather valuable insights from suppliers to inform a future procurement exercise. The project falls under the category of IT services, specifically covering areas such as identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorisation, access control, system integration, governance, and implementation strategies. The planned discussions and demonstrations are scheduled from 6th to 17th April 2026, following a supplier consultation period ending on 23rd March 2026. Although currently in the planning stage, this process indicates the university's commitment to engaging with the market and exploring potential solutions that can enhance its service offerings. The engagement is targeted at those with expertise in IT consulting, software development, internet services, and support, with a focus on the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement process is above the threshold, and the contracting authority is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. Businesses involved in IT services, specifically those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support, have a prime opportunity to grow through collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University. The procurement process welcomes participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a broad range of businesses the chance to compete. With a contract period anticipated to commence on 2nd November 2026 and run until 2033, this engagement can enable companies to establish long-term relationships and bolster their expertise in identity and access management systems. Put simply, this initiative offers the occasion for businesses to leverage their capabilities in system integration and IT governance to fulfil the university's strategic goals in improving service management and access control. ## Notice The University is conducting preliminary market engagement for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) System. This exercise aims to gather supplier insights to inform a future procurement process. The scope includes identity lifecycle management, authentication/authorisation, access control, system integrations, governance, and implementation approaches. ### Planning Information Suppliers should submit expressions of interest, responses, and clarification questions via the In Tend portal. All clarifications will be shared through the portal. Follow up discussions or demonstrations may be requested to explore suppliers' submitted information; these sessions will not provide additional information beyond that shared as part of this PMC. Timeline: • 27 Feb - Market consultation request published • 23 Mar - Deadline for responses (via In Tend) • 1 Apr - Invitations issued for follow up discussions/demos (if required) • 6-17 Apr - Follow up discussions/demos (if required) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018126-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 1WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 16:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018126-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018126-2026 27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.shu.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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