Scope
Reference
Proc2893
Description
Jisc Cloud Security team were looking to offer a Web Application Firewall (WAF) managed service for its members and customers.
Following the Contract Award Notice published 15th Oct 2025, one contract (out of the two awarded) has now been signed. The second is expected to be signed shortly.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct award to top ranked provider permitted for call-offs estimated to be £25k excl. VAT. Mini-competition mandated for call-offs estimated to be above £35k excl. VAT.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement
Supplier
Contract value
- £640,000 excluding VAT
- £800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 December 2025
Contract dates
- 14 December 2025 to 13 December 2028
- Possible extension to 13 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Single 12 month extension is permitted following 3 year initial period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212730 - Security software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02925653
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNRC-1516-TPZY
Riverside House
Leeds
LS11 5AS
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@cds.co.uk
Website: http://www.cds.co.uk
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
JISC
- Companies House: 05747339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@jisc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government