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Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Open University, involved the award of a contract titled "Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined selection for capable suppliers. This process is now at the award stage, with the contract beginning on 20th October 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 19th October 2027. This timeframe ensures round-the-clock cyber security monitoring over a two-year period.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in IT services, cyber security solutions, and continuous monitoring. The contract's nature and duration offer a stable, long-term engagement and a significant financial value of £626,064.50. The procurement process particularly supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it attractive to diverse business sectors. The awarded supplier, Socura Limited, exemplifies a capable contender in this competitive field, highlighting that businesses with expertise in managed detection and response services stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response

Notice Description

Provision of a 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8957485d-15ed-4ad2-b1e5-b9bbf3fad4dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179dc2e-3c16-45a2-aaef-03699a0b8db4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£626,064 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£626,064 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908655814

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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