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Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Open University, identified by the contract title "Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026," focuses on acquiring a behavioural risk management platform to mitigate human cyber-risk. The industry category for this project is within software package and information systems, and it's currently in the planning stage. The main procurement process involves market engagement, with a relevant milestone for suppliers to submit information due by 14th April 2026. This initiative is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and is managed by a public authority within the central government. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st August 2030, with the potential for renewal up to 31st August 2034. The approach is a Request for Information (RFI), aiming to gauge the market’s capacity to meet the University's current and future needs.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those focused on cyber-security solutions and behavioural risk management technologies. Companies that excel in developing innovative software platforms tailored to reduce cyber-risk within organisations will find this RFI particularly advantageous. This initiative allows businesses to introduce their capabilities and solutions at an early stage, potentially influencing the scope and design of the future procurement. With the preliminary engagement, it provides an opening for businesses to establish relationships with The Open University and position themselves prominently in a promising sector of public procurement.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026

Notice Description

Provision of a Behavioural Risk Management Platform that reduces human cyber-risk measurably across the organisation. This is a Request for Information (RFI) as market research only and not a procurement exercise. The objective of this RFI is for the OU to obtain key information to understand the market, what it has to offer and how it may be able to meet the OU's needs both now, and in the future.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit information to help the OU understand the market in relation to behaviour risk management platforms. The RFI document pack is available via the OU In-Tend Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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