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Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement

JISC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Oct 2025 at 17:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement is initiated by JISC, a public authority organisation based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender comprises services in the security software development sector, aimed at offering managed WAF services to JISC’s members and customers. This tender follows the open procedure model and is within the planning, tender, and award stages, with significant milestones including the contract signing on 14th December 2025. The framework agreement encompasses multiple phases, with contracts being awarded to proficient providers who meet the service criteria outlined in the procurement documentation. Businesses have until specific dates in 2025 to engage in this opportunity, initially with the enquiry period ending on 17th September, followed by tender submissions closing on 1st October. The contract period is slated from December 2025 to December 2028, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This procurement tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security software development services. With a focus on providing managed services and direct awards for services under £25k excluding VAT, the framework establishes a structured environment for SMEs and large-scale businesses to contribute innovatively. Through strategic engagement in the tender and possible mini-competitions for contracts above £35k excluding VAT, organisations can expand their scope by delivering valuable solutions that protect digital infrastructures. The procurement encourages participation from companies with strong technical capabilities, as technical criteria carry substantial weight in the award process. Vendors such as Corporate Document Services Limited and Exclusive Networks Limited, with their expertise in providing high-standard security services, are well-suited to leverage this tender to extend their market presence and enhance business portfolios within the UK and potentially further afield through digital marketplaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement

Notice Description

Jisc Cloud Security team were looking to offer a Web Application Firewall (WAF) managed service for its members and customers. Following the Contract Award Notice published 15th Oct 2025, one contract (out of the two awarded) has now been signed. The second is expected to be signed shortly.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: A single 12 month period is provided for in the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05950f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Additional Buyers

Jisc

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES LIMITED

EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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