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title: "Access Control Management/PRO/RfQ/2021"
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# Access Control Management/PRO/RfQ/2021

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c07bb25-eee6-4084-88d9-1420b14c911b

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## Summary

The Open University is seeking proposals through an open tender for the project titled "Access Control Management/PRO/RfQ/2021." This initiative, published on 26th April 2021, focuses on enhancing data protection and cyber security by evaluating current access control management practices. The tender is classified under the CPV code 42961100, related to access control systems, and is located in Milton Keynes, England. The deadline for submissions is 14th May 2021, with the contract period commencing on 31st May 2021 and concluding on 30th May 2022.

This tender presents various opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in access control systems and cyber security consulting. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to perform gap analyses, risk assessments, and develop comprehensive reports and roadmaps will be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for businesses to showcase their innovative approaches to reducing security risks within a large educational institution.

## Notice

The Open University is undertaking a programme of data protection and cyber security improvements. An important aspect of this involves assessing current state of access control management, to include existing silo initiatives, to assess current risk to the University and make recommendations to reduce this risk. Proposals are invited from vendors who can adopt a consistent approach across the University, and produce the deliverables noted within the RfQ which can be found on In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity) The Open University are looking for a consultant to undertake tasks which include, but are not limited to gap analysis, risk assessment, a report outlining recommendations and a roadmap to reduce risk, and the rationale behind them

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be484a8-aeaf-4b48-83fd-e42b54d768c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42961100 - Access control system

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be484a8-aeaf-4b48-83fd-e42b54d768c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be484a8-aeaf-4b48-83fd-e42b54d768c6
  26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dbdb378-4c83-4563-82f2-9b9cb3f912e7
  RfQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50ee68bc-f817-461d-aef1-14ca22d2420a
  OU Service Terms

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

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