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UpGaurd

De Montfort University

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, located in Leicester, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "UpGaurd," classified under the security software package industry category. This procurement was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition, and is categorised as the award stage of the contracting process. The opportunity was offered under the Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510. The key contract, "UpGuard 26-29," valued at £47,747.82 was signed on 12th March 2026 with European Electronique Limited as the supplier, aiming to bolster the organisation's cyber risk and posture management capabilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity sector, particularly those offering risk management solutions or specialising in software packages. Given the procurement method, organisations that already have productive partnerships or frameworks in place with public institutions might find they have a competitive edge in similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier European Electronique Limited, could benefit significantly by leveraging the framework approach to expand their business portfolio within the educational sector, specifically targeting institutions requiring enhanced cybersecurity solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UpGaurd

Notice Description

Upguard is a cyber risk and posture management platform which intends to assist organisations to monitor cyber risks within themselves and third party vendors.

Procurement Information

Award of Contract under a complaint Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,747 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
De Montfort University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

European Electronique Ltd

Further Information

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