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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds College of Building has completed the award phase for a contract titled "Leeds College of Building - Internet and Cyber Security," specifically catering to the Education and Research sectors. This contract, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, pertains to connectivity services provided by Jisc Services Ltd through the Janet Network, known for its robust infrastructure tailored to the educational and research community's stringent requirements. The procurement process was below-threshold, conducted without competition, and the contracting authority has recognised the importance of secure and scalable infrastructure. The contract, valued at £105,539.20, entered its execution phase on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2031. Key participants in this process included Leeds College of Building as the buyer and Jisc Services Ltd as the supplier.

This tender for internet and cyber security services presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the educational and cyber security sectors, particularly those capable of providing secure and scalable infrastructure solutions. Given that the procurement method was direct and below threshold, it suggests an environment potentially open to innovative and tailored service offerings from specialised providers. Large companies with a focus on educational technology services, as well as SMEs and VCSEs that can offer competitive solutions under the defined parameters, would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar future procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds College of Building
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7QT
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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