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DfT Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in the United Kingdom has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of a Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service. This tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The successful contract, awarded on 23rd July 2025, involves Sapphire Technologies Ltd as the supplier, with an estimated value of £2,500,000. The contract period runs from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2028. This service is classified under the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is available across multiple locations: the UK, Europe, and other regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth in the cybersecurity and IT services sector. Companies specialising in 24/7 cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability management would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find suitable opportunities within the dynamic purchasing systems framework, providing a platform to engage with large government departments like the DfTc. As the procurement environment increasingly favours agile and specialised providers, businesses offering innovative IT solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and establish robust partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

DfT Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service

Notice Description

DfT has awarded a contract to replace the existing SOC provision. The contract will be available to all parts of the DfT Group for the provision of 24/7*365 cyber security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b36f01c-9517-4e92-b5af-c95b750476ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32767957-a101-451b-80be-058093ddae16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

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