Scope
Reference
Proc2893
Description
Jisc Cloud Security team were looking to offer a Web Application Firewall (WAF) managed service for its members and customers.
The managed service will consist of a third party WAF solution, with a Jisc managed service wrapped around it. We intend to offer this service to our members and customers directly or via the digital marketplace (G-Cloud Framework).
NOTE: 8 bids were received, and we are awarding to two suppliers.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £640,000 excluding VAT
- £800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2028
- Possible extension to 2 November 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
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
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. Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02900798
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHY-6941-ZDPZ
Alresford House
Alton
GU34 2QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement
Contracting authority
JISC
- Companies House: 05747339
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government