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Leeds College of Building - Internet and Cyber Security

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leeds College of Building involves awarding a contract for internet and cyber security services to Jisc Services Ltd. This contract, completed on 16th June 2026, is classified under the services category and is designed to leverage the capabilities of the Janet Network, the UK's specialised research and education network. The process followed a direct procurement method, falling below the competitive threshold, with services scheduled to start on 1st July 2026 and continue until 30th June 2031. The project is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, and is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering them a tailored opportunity for growth in the sector.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure, scalable infrastructure, particularly those focused on educational and research-focused connectivity solutions. SMEs and VCSEs in the internet services industry would find this tender particularly conducive to their strengths, as it not only mandates robust security measures like DDoS mitigation but also emphasises the need for a reliable incident response framework through Janet CSIRT. Businesses looking to expand or establish their presence in the educational cybersecurity domain can leverage this contract to align with progressive educational infrastructure and reinforce their market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leeds College of Building - Internet and Cyber Security

Notice Description

Leeds College of Building are seeking to award to Jisc for connectivity services are powered by the Janet Network - the UK's trusted research and education network. This is due to: Purpose-built for progress - Designed to meet the rigorous demands of UK education and research - and available to any purpose-driven organisation that needs secure, scalable infrastructure. Janet IP connections are covered by our foundation DDoS mitigation service helping you to mitigate disruption to your connection and avoid the cost and reputation damage that could arise. Janet CSIRT - a computer security and incident response team (CSIRT) monitors and resolves incidents on the Janet Network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,539 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7QT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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