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Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) for the provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre. This service falls under the IT services industry category with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 72000000 and covers a variety of cyber security features including monitoring, incident response, and strategic advisory services. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a YPO framework agreement, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential extensions. The procurement officially reached the award stage on 16th June 2026 and aims to accommodate new colleges, additional campuses, and increased digital endpoints within their group, providing ample growth potential for the service provider.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the cyber security sector, particularly for businesses adept in IT consulting and support services. Given the contract's scope and duration, it is an appealing prospect for businesses capable of managing continuous 24/7 services and adapting to expanding operational requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to tender for this framework-based competition, highlighting opportunities for dynamic small businesses to engage in substantial, scalable projects. Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, a large enterprise, successfully secured this contract, showcasing the scale and complexity involved in delivering such a comprehensive cyber security operation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Provision of a fully managed 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), with provision to accommodate new/joining colleges, additional campuses, increases in staff, students and digital endpoints, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. The Call-Off Contract will cover the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). A Further Competition was conducted under the 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further Competition invited tenders from all suppliers who were successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Cyber Security. HRUC was formed in January 2023 through the merger of Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College and Uxbridge College. The group delivers education across five campus sites located in Harrow, Harrow Weald, Uxbridge, Hayes and Richmond. Core services include: - Monitoring and Detection (24/7/365) - Incident Response - Exposure and validation - Threat Intelligence - Strategic Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-029ea194-056f-4a07-add1-7fe171cd52be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe798f9-c4f4-410b-ac68-d0e811ed4aeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£937,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£937,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1NQ
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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