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Security Operations Centre

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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01 Apr 2026 at 19:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund, located in London, United Kingdom, is managing a procurement process titled "Security Operations Centre" within the security software industry. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with CyberCX UK Ltd being the successful supplier as of 5 March 2026. The process was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £1,075,680 GBP, including all fees and VAT, and will cover a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement process supports SME entities, ensuring that smaller enterprises have the opportunity to participate alongside larger competitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for companies specialising in managed detection and response services within IT estates. Businesses that offer systems and technical consultancy services could find this contract beneficial to expand their operations in London and beyond. Cybersecurity firms with expertise in security software and consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this market. The procurement highlights the potential for qualified smaller businesses to secure contracts from prominent institutions like the Pension Protection Fund.

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Notice Title

Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The supplier will provide a managed detection and response service that monitors the PPF IT estate for malicious activity and professional services as required. The contract includes all estimated fees and VAT over the three-year term and optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-191215e3-be91-4792-aa97-4922e46a568b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629f11ef-2343-42f4-8b85-b010dd4b47e5
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,680 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERCX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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