---
title: "Cyber Incident Response"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Cyber Incident Response

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672cb

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for a Cyber Incident Response service. This contract, titled "Cyber Incident Response," falls under the services industry category with a focus on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement was conducted as a below-threshold process, with the contract awarded on 24th March 2026. The service provider, Quorum Cyber Security Ltd, based in Edinburgh, was selected for the contract, which spans from 19th November 2025 to 18th November 2026, with a value of £45,000. The contract's scope involves data security consultancy services, procured through a professional services retainer for November only pricing.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and consultancy, offering services to public sector institutions. Companies similar to Quorum Cyber Security Ltd, especially those with expertise in data security and consultancy, could benefit from pursuing such contracts. This engagement with The Open University highlights the potential for growth in providing niche cybersecurity solutions, particularly for firms capable of offering flexible and competitive professional service packages. Such tenders offer a platform for expanding client bases and enhancing sectoral knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

## Notice

Data Security Consultancy s -Pre-paid Quorum Cyber Professional Services Retainer - Data Security Consultancy (30 Days) November Only Pricing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026846-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUORUM CYBER SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026846-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026846-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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