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Published 5 Nov 2026, 14:14 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

vCISO & Security Operations Resource

Official notice

Authority: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE (Education)

Below threshold - award under framework
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: South West (UKK13)
Awarded value£65,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 1 Nov 2026
Awarded to MAPLE NETWORKS LIMITED

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The proposal provides the University with senior cyber security leadership and operational support, helping to strengthen governance, improve security controls, and achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification without the cost of additional permanent staff.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded
Delivery: South West
72222100 Information systems or technology strategic review services72611000 Technical computer support services

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £65,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 1 Nov 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
MAPLE NETWORKS LIMITEDSME£65,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • vCISO & Security Operations Resource · MAPLE NETWORKS LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    1 Nov 2026
    Value
    £65,000
    Period
    1 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2027 · up to 1 Nov 2028 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    It is estimated that work will take only 6 months, however, the contract has been implemented for 12 months in case of any delays. It is not expected that this contract will be extended at this time.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - award under framework
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Call-off under a framework
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
5 Nov 2026, 14:14 GMT
Last source update
5 Nov 2026, 14:14 GMT
Authority reference
26/921
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-105253
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
South West (UKK13)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07b561 Find a Tender
Related procedures1

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    5 Nov 2026, 14:14 GMT
    UK7

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 06023243 · GB-PPON: PWHB-9675-HMNL Fullwood House, Park campus, The Park, Cheltenham, South West, GL50 2RHContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • MAPLE NETWORKS LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 11555611GB-PPON: PXVW-8112-VMJJ The Print Rooms, 164/180 Union Street,, London, London, SE1 0LHContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

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