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AppCheck Web Application Scanning Tool

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process of interest involves The Open University, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 17th September 2025, pertains to the "AppCheck Web Application Scanning Tool" for a three-year renewal. This tender falls under the category of software package and information systems, with delivery aimed at the UK region. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract period is specified from 30th October 2025 to 29th April 2028. The procurement method is noted as "below threshold - unknown," indicating a more limited competitive process but one that has resulted in a contract with AppCheck Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, especially those specialising in web security and application scanning tools. It is particularly suited to large enterprises that can deliver sophisticated software solutions, similar to AppCheck Ltd, who secured the contract. With a contract value amounting to £49,200, businesses with capabilities in providing robust web application security solutions may find similar future prospects with public authorities like The Open University, who require ongoing software utilities for safe digital operations.

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Notice Title

AppCheck Web Application Scanning Tool

Notice Description

AppCheck Web Application Scanning Tool, three-year renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071045-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

APPCHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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