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Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), acting via the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), has completed the procurement process for a Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service. This procurement, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV: 72222300), was executed through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). Located in the West Midlands, the contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2029, with an overall value of £236,491.20. The procurement method was selective, focusing on vendors that could meet the necessary framework agreement requirements, and the award stage was finalized and became active on 4th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in managed security services and advanced cybersecurity solutions to collaborate with a UK government department. Although the procurement has now been completed, it highlights the demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities. Companies like DIGITALXRAID LTD, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities, particularly if they have expertise in integrating tools like Microsoft Sentinel and proven incident management strategies. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts should explore similar framework agreements, such as those offered by the Crown Commercial Service, to identify future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) & SIEM Service

Notice Description

This contract was awarded via a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14). AHDB required for the provision of a fully managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service delivering 24/7/365 monitoring, detection, investigation and response across AHDB's security environment. The service included management of Microsoft Sentinel, integration with Microsoft E5 security tools, and incident response capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15ae7173-be30-4aaf-99c4-1cbba61a6cf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b87761-ba7e-4336-8b27-ca40d84b877b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,491 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,491 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITALXRAID

Further Information

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