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Cyber Incident Response

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for a Cyber Incident Response service. This contract, titled "Cyber Incident Response," falls under the services industry category with a focus on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement was conducted as a below-threshold process, with the contract awarded on 24th March 2026. The service provider, Quorum Cyber Security Ltd, based in Edinburgh, was selected for the contract, which spans from 19th November 2025 to 18th November 2026, with a value of £45,000. The contract's scope involves data security consultancy services, procured through a professional services retainer for November only pricing.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and consultancy, offering services to public sector institutions. Companies similar to Quorum Cyber Security Ltd, especially those with expertise in data security and consultancy, could benefit from pursuing such contracts. This engagement with The Open University highlights the potential for growth in providing niche cybersecurity solutions, particularly for firms capable of offering flexible and competitive professional service packages. Such tenders offer a platform for expanding client bases and enhancing sectoral knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

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Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response

Notice Description

Data Security Consultancy s -Pre-paid Quorum Cyber Professional Services Retainer - Data Security Consultancy (30 Days) November Only Pricing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026846-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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