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Provision of WFD Security Operations Centre

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Security Operations Centre for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, facilitated through a selective tender method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, classified under the industry category of data security software development services, is valued at £502,500 GBP and spans from the 2nd of March 2026 to the 1st of March 2030 across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached its culmination with the award announced on the 25th of February 2026, leading to the formal publication of the awarded contract notice on the 3rd of March 2026. SEP2 Limited has been successfully awarded the contract to provide 24/7 cybersecurity services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the cybersecurity realm, particularly those skilled in network monitoring and data security software development. Companies with a strong portfolio in these areas could leverage this tender to expand their services and influence in cybersecurity operations, albeit the opportunity, in this case, was not considered suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses that can offer continuous, year-round network monitoring and maintain operational excellence will find this type of contract beneficial for sustained business growth. Competing in a selective procurement process, as facilitated through dynamic purchasing systems, often favours companies with established credentials and demonstrated capability in delivering comprehensive cybersecurity services.

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Notice Title

Provision of WFD Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Procurement for cybersecurity service to include 24/7, 365 days a year network monitoring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf3522e-f2f6-46d1-9360-0ea93b25ec09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f898aac-2d80-499f-982d-d3a10f4f2a9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£502,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEP2

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