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Cloudflare Advanced Application Security Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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17 Jul 2026 at 21:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Open University involved the sourcing of Cloudflare Advanced Application Security Services, with Cloudflare, Inc. emerging as the awarded supplier. This procurement, under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, falls within the services sector. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Milton Keynes, the contracting authority finalised the procurement with a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded on 7th July 2026, and the contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029. The award stage was most recently updated on 17th July 2026, confirming the contract value of £555,985.53 GBP.

This contract presents significant business growth potential, especially for large companies in the tech and cybersecurity sectors capable of providing advanced application security services. Given the selective procurement method and the involvement in a framework agreement, businesses with prior experience in governmental or similar framework engagements would be well-positioned to compete. Despite being awarded to a large supplier, smaller enterprises can look at this as an opportunity to partner or subcontract for niche areas within the broader service requirements, benefitting from synergies and access to significant governmental contracts. The substantial contract value underscores the lucrative nature of such opportunities in the services category, particularly for those already aligned with the specific technological frameworks and needs of public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloudflare Advanced Application Security Services

Notice Description

Cloudflare Advanced Application Security Services from Cloudflare, Inc. bundle. Lot 1: Cloud hosting on G-Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4efad9dd-0244-473a-b72f-b6bd2852991e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5185fc0a-e7ae-44a3-8d96-c65c324d3880
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,985 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£555,985 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUDFLARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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