---
title: "Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a44

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Open University, identified by the contract title "Behavioural Risk Management Platform /RFI/PRO/2026," focuses on acquiring a behavioural risk management platform to mitigate human cyber-risk. The industry category for this project is within software package and information systems, and it's currently in the planning stage. The main procurement process involves market engagement, with a relevant milestone for suppliers to submit information due by 14th April 2026. This initiative is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and is managed by a public authority within the central government. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026 and ends on 31st August 2030, with the potential for renewal up to 31st August 2034. The approach is a Request for Information (RFI), aiming to gauge the market’s capacity to meet the University's current and future needs.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those focused on cyber-security solutions and behavioural risk management technologies. Companies that excel in developing innovative software platforms tailored to reduce cyber-risk within organisations will find this RFI particularly advantageous. This initiative allows businesses to introduce their capabilities and solutions at an early stage, potentially influencing the scope and design of the future procurement. With the preliminary engagement, it provides an opening for businesses to establish relationships with The Open University and position themselves prominently in a promising sector of public procurement.

## Notice

Provision of a Behavioural Risk Management Platform that reduces human cyber-risk measurably across the organisation. This is a Request for Information (RFI) as market research only and not a procurement exercise. The objective of this RFI is for the OU to obtain key information to understand the market, what it has to offer and how it may be able to meet the OU's needs both now, and in the future.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to submit information to help the OU understand the market in relation to behaviour risk management platforms. 
The RFI document pack is available via the OU In-Tend Procurement Portal 
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030139-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030139-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030139-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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