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Provision of Accents' Security Operations Centre

ACCENT HOUSING LIMITED

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16 Jul 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process "Provision of Accents' Security Operations Centre" was conducted by Accent Housing Limited, located in Bradford, England. The process aimed at setting up a Security Operations Centre for 24/7 cybersecurity threat monitoring and response. This opportunity falls under the industry category of database and operating software packages, with additional classification pertaining to security software. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process reached the award stage, with Aspire Technology Solutions Limited being awarded the contract. The contract is valued at £246,789 GBP and is set to run from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2029 in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and software development sectors, especially those specialising in security operations and software packages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this to be a fitting business avenue due to the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that have capabilities in providing comprehensive security solutions and responsive services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, contributing to their business growth in the cybersecurity industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accents' Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Provision of Accents' Security Operations Centre (SOC)- 24/7 monitoring and response to protect systems and data from cyber security threats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ff0eb77-b9e2-4f2c-a660-dcbf84ccb19b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e624143-9b41-41a7-b47e-f7e3f51aa6d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,789 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,789 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 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
ACCENT HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 4AS
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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