Enhanced Cyber Security Operations Centre

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:14

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is advancing its cyber security efforts through a contract for an Enhanced Cyber Security Operations Centre. Situated in England, this initiative belongs to the information technology services industry category. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded to NCC Group Security Services Limited, commencing on 9th February 2026 and lasting until 8th February 2029, with a possible extension for a further two years. This selective procurement was facilitated as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's Dynamic Purchasing System, RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the cyber security sector, especially those specialising in managed detect and respond services. Companies with an established presence in the IT services sector can bolster their credentials by partnering with a government entity like MHCLG. Small and medium-sized enterprises capable of integrating with security operations and incident response processes, escalating alerts, and managing issue-tracking systems are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The sizeable contract, valued at £2.5 million, provides a stable financial foundation for growth and innovation in cyber security services.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The Supplier will collaborate and support MHCLG in growing and maturing its cyber security posture and provide a 24x7 365 managed detect and respond service to its consumers. Ultimately they will be an extension of the MHCLG SOC team. The Supplier will be required to bolt into MHCLG security incident response process, escalating SIEM alerts and raising tickets in the ITSM tool. The Supplier shall provide the appropriate resources and a formal team structure to fulfil the security contract. The service delivery manager will keep MHCLG up to date with information concerning issues and risks to information security. The Supplier will act as an escalation point for security matters and immediately inform MHCLG of any high-risk security threats and risk assess to the supported environment. Additional information: Call-Off from the Crown Commercial Service DPS - RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3. The contract includes an option to extend for a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67f575bf-d213-4571-8a0f-80193c938df3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb5c524-8845-4a0a-a2c1-0bcdd5148ca6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

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