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Data Analytics Protective Monitoring and SIEM

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed a public procurement process for "Data Analytics Protective Monitoring and SIEM" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement, valued at £39,398,986.20, falls under the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The original tender period closed on 9th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 31st January 2026 and ending on 30th January 2027. The project spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The award was officially announced on 28th January 2026, with Softcat Limited named as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software and data analytics, particularly those with expertise in security monitoring and fraud prevention. As the procurement allows for SME participation, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their governmental contracts portfolio. Companies that can provide robust IT solutions and operational visibility across digital support sectors will find considerable prospects in this project. The framework agreement structure may also present ongoing opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

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Notice Title

Data Analytics Protective Monitoring and SIEM

Notice Description

The platform provides Security Monitoring and Fraud prevention with the Security and Data Protection team, fraud prevention and IT operations within Universal Credit; alongside IT operational visibility across a host of Digital support pillars

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-699e1637-c698-4fff-9482-d9c39d010976
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f653316-4f2f-421e-adee-421e1fccb48f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,398,986 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,926,211 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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