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Trend Managed SOC Service

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Trend Managed SOC Service" has been conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It involves the provision of support and maintenance for WMCA's Trend Micro cyber security software platform, which functions as a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre (SOC). This procurement falls under the data security software package category, with a CPV classification of 48732000, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th January 2026, with a contract period running from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2027. The award was published on 4th February 2026, with a total contract value of £145,261 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those capable of providing robust support and maintenance for security software. Although not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with extensive experience in managed security services should find this contract particularly advantageous. The awarded supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale company, was selected to deliver these services, indicating the competitive nature appropriate for businesses with substantial capacity and expertise in the industry. This contract can facilitate business growth in the cybersecurity sector by enhancing provider portfolios and securing long-term client engagement with public authorities like WMCA.

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Notice Title

Trend Managed SOC Service

Notice Description

WMCA requires support and maintenance for Trend Micro, WMCA's cyber security software platform which provides a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45c7877f-38e4-438e-a884-e32405213f3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e554b715-293d-4953-8ad0-c3aa4af0cd4d
Current Stage
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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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,261 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,261 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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 COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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