---
title: "UpGaurd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# UpGaurd

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a37

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## Summary

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, located in Leicester, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "UpGaurd," classified under the security software package industry category. This procurement was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition, and is categorised as the award stage of the contracting process. The opportunity was offered under the Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510. The key contract, "UpGuard 26-29," valued at £47,747.82 was signed on 12th March 2026 with European Electronique Limited as the supplier, aiming to bolster the organisation's cyber risk and posture management capabilities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity sector, particularly those offering risk management solutions or specialising in software packages. Given the procurement method, organisations that already have productive partnerships or frameworks in place with public institutions might find they have a competitive edge in similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier European Electronique Limited, could benefit significantly by leveraging the framework approach to expand their business portfolio within the educational sector, specifically targeting institutions requiring enhanced cybersecurity solutions.

## Notice

Upguard is a cyber risk and posture management platform which intends to assist organisations to monitor cyber risks within themselves and third party vendors.

### Procurement Information

Award of Contract under a complaint Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2 SBS10510

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,747 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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