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Managed Detection and Response licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for a Managed Detection and Response service, awarded to deliver 24/7 security monitoring and threat hunting. The procurement was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from the NHS SBS FWA framework agreement. The industry's focus is on Software package and information systems, codified with CPV code 48000000. This contract, valued at GBP 420,461.69, is intended to serve the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 21st January 2026 and the commencement of the contract period on 4th February 2026, lasting until 3rd February 2029.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and software systems, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. The buyer, West Midlands Fire Service, headquartered in Birmingham, demonstrates a significant investment in technological resilience, making it an appealing client for companies in the defence and IT sectors. The framework-driven procurement method underscores the project's complexity and the necessity for specialised capabilities, positioning established firms with a track record in managed services as ideal contenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises may also find opportunities to partner or subcontract within this framework environment.

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Notice Title

Managed Detection and Response licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

This notice is to notify the market of the contract award for a managed detection and response service that provides 24/7 security monitoring, threat hunting for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority. The contract was awarded by calling off from the NHS SBS FWA framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc5eb0b-c616-4242-8f7a-03ebea5dcfa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,461 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,461 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Polly Morgan
Contact Email
polly.morgan@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6177

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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