Award

Extended Detection & Response Service XDR/SOC

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Extended Detection & Response Service XDR/SOC" was managed by Bristol City Council, a local authority in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and pertains to services related to 24/7 cyber security monitoring available via G-Cloud. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, indicating the selection of a supplier and contract establishment. The direct award method was used, with Bridewell Consulting, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), being awarded the contract for a period starting from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £257,856.48 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing high-tech security monitoring solutions, particularly SMEs, due to the suitability specification for such enterprises. The direct award procedure signals a streamlined opportunity to engage with public sector cybersecurity demands, particularly in the software industry. Companies specialising in real-time cybersecurity monitoring and response services would find this procurement particularly beneficial, supporting business growth through close collaboration with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extended Detection & Response Service XDR/SOC

Notice Description

24/7 Cyber Security Monitoring services via G-Cloud

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1508d139-20fd-43da-bf3e-f669e441fdd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac063ab4-0db3-49ec-a5b6-89a73f3056f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,856 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,856 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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