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title: "Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response"
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# Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8957485d-15ed-4ad2-b1e5-b9bbf3fad4dc

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Open University, involved the award of a contract titled "Cyber Security 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined selection for capable suppliers. This process is now at the award stage, with the contract beginning on 20th October 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 19th October 2027. This timeframe ensures round-the-clock cyber security monitoring over a two-year period.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in IT services, cyber security solutions, and continuous monitoring. The contract's nature and duration offer a stable, long-term engagement and a significant financial value of £626,064.50. The procurement process particularly supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it attractive to diverse business sectors. The awarded supplier, Socura Limited, exemplifies a capable contender in this competitive field, highlighting that businesses with expertise in managed detection and response services stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of a 24x7x365 Managed Detection and Response service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179dc2e-3c16-45a2-aaef-03699a0b8db4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £626,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £626,064 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179dc2e-3c16-45a2-aaef-03699a0b8db4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3179dc2e-3c16-45a2-aaef-03699a0b8db4
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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