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Proofpoint Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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10 Aug 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex procured a renewal of manufacturer-led cyber-security services for Proofpoint. The requirement covers cyber-security support services, including ongoing support associated with the manufacturer’s products. It is a technology services contract rather than a supply of equipment or construction work. Delivery is associated with the university’s operations in South East England, with the buyer based at Falmer, Brighton. The purchasing organisation is the University of Sussex, a public university. The requirement was intended to maintain access to specialist cyber-security support from the relevant manufacturer or an approved service provider. The procurement was structured around one requirement for manufacturer-led cyber-security support, serving the university’s information-security and operational technology needs.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The university used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, relying on the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework. The award basis was price, and two bids were recorded. KHIPU Networks Limited was selected as the supplier. The award was active and the contract was signed on 27 July 2026. Its value is £138,001.61 including the stated currency of GBP. The procurement’s single lot is marked cancelled, while the associated award and contract are active; businesses should therefore treat the published outcome as an awarded requirement rather than an opportunity to submit a bid. A contract end date or duration is not stated.

This outcome indicates established university demand for specialist, manufacturer-led cyber-security support rather than a general IT helpdesk or standalone software purchase. Suppliers seeking to compete for a future requirement from the University of Sussex would need credible Proofpoint-related capability, the expertise to provide manufacturer-led support, and the capacity to maintain cyber-security services for a large education organisation. Experience supporting complex institutional environments would strengthen a competing proposition, although the procurement record does not set out specific certifications, staffing levels or technical thresholds. The route used is also commercially relevant: the buyer obtained the service through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework and evaluated bids on price. Suppliers would therefore need to understand that framework route and offer competitive, supportable pricing for a sizeable cyber-security services requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proofpoint Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of the University'sn manufacturer-led cyber-security services

Procurement Information

Award of contract using NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,001 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU Networks Limited

Further Information

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