Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2026-522644

FTS Reference: 2026-048814

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Southern Universities Procurement Consortium (SUPC)
111357
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Contact person: Anna Rashad
Telephone: +44 1182284020
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)
Reference number:  ITS4052SU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This Framework provides individual software licences for Microsoft, Adobe, VMware, other Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software products and associated Software Services. The Framework Agreement aims to ensure access to competitively priced software solutions and related services tailored to the unique needs of the Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors, whilst making provision for non-HE/FE organisations ie other public‑sector and third‑sector organisations, that are, or become, full, associate, or affiliate Members of SUPC or the Participating Consortia.
Eligible organisations may include but not limited to schools and academies, local government bodies, charities, research and science organisations, cultural institutions, health and care bodies, and other publicly funded or not‑for‑profit entities.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  990000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot involves the provision of all Microsoft software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and any related services, including consultancy specific to Microsoft products
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Price  -  Weighting:  70%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Adobe ETLA
Lot No:  2a
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sub-Lot 2a relates to Adobe Enterprise Licenses software and licences, including associated support, maintenance, updates, renewals, and related services.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Price  -  Weighting:  70%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Adobe VIP
Lot No:  2b
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sub-Lot 2b encompasses the provision of Adobe VIP and other Adobe software (excluding enterprise licences) and licences, including associated support, maintenance, updates, security patches, performance enhancements, and licence renewals.
It includes access to technical assistance, troubleshooting, and user guidance, flexible delivery and licensing models such as SaaS and consumption-based options.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Price  -  Weighting:  30%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

VMWare
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot includes VMware software, licences, support, maintenance, renewals, and related services, including VMware-specific consultancy.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Price  -  Weighting:  60%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Commercial Off The Shelf software (COTS)
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Lot includes sourcing and provision of a broad range of software solutions and licences, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and associated services.
It includes comprehensive support, installation and technical assistance, troubleshooting, user guidance, ongoing maintenance with updates, security patches and performance enhancements, and licence renewals.
The lot also encompasses flexible delivery and licensing models such as SaaS, PaaS and consumption-based options, solutions capable of integrating with cloud platforms commonly used.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  30%
Price  -  Weighting:  70%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Software Asset Management Services
Lot No:  5a
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Software Asset Management Services (SAM) to include tracking and managing software licenses to ensure compliance and optimise costs.
This may include licence inventory and auditing, cost and renewal management, compliance monitoring, security and risk management, and the use of automated SAM tools.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  40%
Price  -  Weighting:  60%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cloud Readiness Assessments Services
Lot No:  5b
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Cloud Readiness Assessments evaluate an organisation’s readiness to move to cloud infrastructure, covering infrastructure review, gap analysis, strategy development, and risk assessment.
Cloud Integration and Migration Services support the secure transition of data, applications, and workloads to the cloud, including platform integration, data migration, hybrid cloud solutions, and testing.
Cloud Optimisation Services focus on improving performance, security, and cost efficiency through ongoing optimisation, performance tuning, automated scaling, and security enhancements.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  40%
Price  -  Weighting:  60%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cyber Security Assessment Services
Lot No:  5c
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000  -  Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000  -  Communication and multimedia software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48700000  -  Software package utilities
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48900000  -  Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Cyber Security Assessment Services that provides in-depth evaluations of the member’s security provisions, ensuring that they provide effective protection against cyber threats and compliant with industry regulations. This sub-lot encompasses a range of critical security services designed to strengthen both on-premise and cloud-based environments
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  40%
Price  -  Weighting:  60%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 24 months, with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: yes
Identification of the project: Various projects funded by EU in research institutions in the UK

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2025/S 000-006332

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 1

Title: Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA)

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Title: Quality Questionnaire (1)

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Microsoft and Associated Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Softcat plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Bytes Software Services Ltd
01616977
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT22 7TW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Pugh Computers Ltd
2665655
Denver House, Llanon, Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 5LP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Boxxe Limited
02109168
Artemis House, Eboracum Way
York
YO31 7RE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Trustmarque Solutions Limited
02183240
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park
York
YO26 6RW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
2579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  471000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 2A

Title: Adobe Software Specific to ETLA Agreements

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

XMA Limited
02051703
Unit 44, Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Pugh Computers Ltd
2665655
Denver House, Llanon, Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 5LP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
2579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  150000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2B

Title: Adobe VIP Agreements, and Other Abode Products

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
XMA Limited
02051703
Unit 44, Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
2579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Pugh Computers Ltd
Pugh Computers Ltd
Denver House, Llanon, Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 5LP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: VMware and Associated Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Softcat plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
VE3 Global
07343436
86–90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
XMA Limited
02051703
Unit 44, Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Commercial Off The Shelf Software (COTS)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Academia Ltd
04771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Softcat plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Bytes Software Services Ltd
01616977
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT22 7TW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
XMA Limited
02051703
Unit 44, Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane
Nottingham
NG11 7EP
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
02579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Sync (A Trading Name of GBM Digital Technologies Ltd)
02719704
16–18 Midland Street, Ardwick
Manchester
M12 6LB
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  320000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5A

Title: Software Asset Management Services (SAM)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Softcat Plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
VE3 Global Limited
07343436
86–90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Bytes Software Services Ltd
01616977
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT22 7TW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Trustmarque Solutions Limited
02183240
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park
York
YO26 6RW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5B

Title: Cloud Readiness

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Softcat plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
VE3 Global
07343436
86–90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
2579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Trustmarque Solutions Limited
02183240
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park
York
YO26 6RW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5C

Title: Cyber Assessment Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

23/03/2026
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Academia Ltd
4771037
Unit 1 Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Softcat plc
02174990
Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
CDW Limited
246350
1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
VE3 Global
07343436
86–90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Phoenix Software Ltd
02548628
Blenheim House
York
YO42 1NS
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
2579852
The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
MTI Technology Limited
SC112019
3 Lotus Park, First Floor, The Causeway
Staines-upon-Thames
TW18 3AG
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Trustmarque Solutions Limited
02183240
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park
York
YO26 6RW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

The following CPV Codes may also be applicable
72000000
- IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72260000
- Software-related services
72261000
- Software support services
72262000
- Software development services
72263000
- Software implementation services
72264000
- Software reproduction services
72265000
- Software configuration services
72266000
- Software consultancy services
72267000
- Software maintenance and repair services
72268000
- Software supply services
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Southern Universities Procurement Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, P O Box 217, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Telephone: +44 1183784304
Internet address: https://www.supc.ac.uk/