---
title: "BlueCat Networks Support Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# BlueCat Networks Support Renewal

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1cf

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## Summary

The Open University procured support and maintenance services for its BlueCat Networks environment. The requirement is an IT services contract covering software, network and related technical support for the university. The buyer is The Open University, based at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes. The published procurement identifies the work as IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support activities. The requirement relates to one lot and is focused on maintaining an existing BlueCat Networks service rather than supplying general-purpose IT services. Businesses specialising in BlueCat Networks support, network infrastructure management, software support and associated technical services would be the most relevant potential competitors for this type of requirement.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a below-threshold procurement, with the specific procedure described as unknown. One lot was awarded to IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, an active supplier. The contract was signed on 7 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. Its value is £36,699 excluding VAT, or £44,038.80 including VAT. The award covers the BlueCat Networks support and maintenance requirement. The procurement was evaluated as a services requirement, but the available outcome does not set out an award weighting or other evaluation criteria. The selected supplier is a UK small or medium-sized enterprise.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist support and maintenance of BlueCat Networks within a higher-education organisation. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical expertise in BlueCat Networks, network infrastructure and the support of business-critical software environments. Relevant suppliers are likely to be able to provide responsive technical support, planned maintenance, fault resolution and advice on the continued operation of the platform. Experience of delivering IT support services to institutional or public-sector customers would help demonstrate reliability and understanding of formal service requirements. The incumbent is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only by a large systems integrator.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance for Bluecat Networks for two-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076419-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,699 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | IP-PERFORMANCE LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076419-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076419-2026
  11th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ip-performance.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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