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Palo Alto 5250 Renewal

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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09 Jul 2026 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Palo Alto 5250 Renewal" in the IT services sector. This procurement was at the award stage, with the award date being 9th July 2026. The procurement involved the provision of support for the Palo Alto 5250 under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, specifically through a direct award. The selected procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement valued at £225,552.91. The contract runs from 19th July 2026 to 18th July 2027 and involves services delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, internet, and support services, to engage with the public sector through framework agreements. Although the current procurement was awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, future extensions or similar opportunities might open doors for companies with compatible technical capabilities to compete for contracts that support technological efficiency and continuity in public sector operations. This approach ensures compatibility and minimises technical difficulties, offering a specialised niche market for expert IT service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palo Alto 5250 Renewal

Notice Description

1 year support of Palo Alto 5250. NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework SBS10510 direct award. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a02ecde-5dce-4966-aa95-542cc83803b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3de0b1-0702-4dee-b43b-5520058b003d
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
Not specified
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
£225,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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