Award

GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded the contract "GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service" under the industry category of IT software package. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, having been completed with the responsibility handed over to SEP2 Limited. The contract, valued at £239,000, spans from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2026. It involves services that ensure round-the-clock monitoring, quick incident detection and response, along with other security management services. This initiative is crucial for enhancing security infrastructure and supporting internal team development within Manchester, United Kingdom, as well as other global locations served under this contract.

This tender offers ample opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT and cybersecurity. With a focus on managed detection and response services, businesses with capabilities in security monitoring, rapid threat identification, and incident resolution can leverage technology-driven solutions to expand their market presence. It is a strategic fit for firms aiming to partner with public sector entities and enhance their footprint in comprehensive security solutions. Such collaborations can foster growth by enabling expertise sharing and boosting service delivery in the field of cybersecurity.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service

Notice Description

The Managed Detection and Response (MDR) contract will provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time incident detection and response, and comprehensive log management. Key outputs include rapid threat identification, incident containment and recovery, compliance reporting, and regular security updates. The service will also support upskilling for our internal team and expert configuration of our security environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69d3bc8b-a80f-4f37-92e0-8bda45080d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07999490-aa9a-44e3-955b-8c3b109aba51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2026 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
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

SEP2

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-69d3bc8b-a80f-4f37-92e0-8bda45080d7e-2026-03-04T13:58:03Z",
    "date": "2026-03-04T13:58:03Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-69d3bc8b-a80f-4f37-92e0-8bda45080d7e",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "GMCA001-DN806471-97645138",
        "title": "GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service",
        "description": "The Managed Detection and Response (MDR) contract will provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time incident detection and response, and comprehensive log management. Key outputs include rapid threat identification, incident containment and recovery, compliance reporting, and regular security updates. The service will also support upskilling for our internal team and expert configuration of our security environment.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48517000",
            "description": "IT software package"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "M1 6EU"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 239000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Other -",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-15T23:59:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-24T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-11-23T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-94841",
            "name": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "GMCA Offices, 1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "postalCode": "M1 6EU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Olivio Oliveira",
                "email": "Olivio.Oliveira@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 161141141"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-331823",
            "name": "SEP2 Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SEP2 Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "51 a St Pauls Street Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2TE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-94841",
        "name": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-69d3bc8b-a80f-4f37-92e0-8bda45080d7e-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-11-15T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-03-04T13:58:03Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 239000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-331823",
                    "name": "SEP2 Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-24T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-11-23T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07999490-aa9a-44e3-955b-8c3b109aba51",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-04T13:58:03Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}