Identity and Access Management System

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  "date": "2026-02-27T16:20:43Z",
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          "endDate": "2033-11-01T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
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      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "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.",
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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      "name": "Sheffield Hallam University",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Sheffield",
        "postalCode": "S1 1WB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "City Campus"
      },
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        "url": "http://www.shu.ac.uk",
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      "contactPoint": {
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      "additionalIdentifiers": [
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          "id": "PVMW-4512-JZYY",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    }
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  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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      {
        "id": "018126-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018126-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-02-27T16:20:43Z"
      }
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-03-23T23:59:59Z",
        "description": "Suppliers should submit expressions of interest, responses, and clarification questions via the In Tend portal. All clarifications will be shared through the portal.\nFollow 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.\nTimeline:\n•\t27 Feb - Market consultation request published\n•\t23 Mar - Deadline for responses (via In Tend)\n•\t1 Apr - Invitations issued for follow up discussions/demos (if required)\n•\t6-17 Apr - Follow up discussions/demos (if required)"
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