Tender

CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract

WEST HERTS COLLEGE

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Herts College has announced an open procurement process, inviting bids for a three-year contract to establish a third-party Security Operations Centre. The tender, titled "CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract," falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This initiative aims to enhance day-to-day cybersecurity functions and achieve Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Located in Watford, England, the contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th March 2026, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender offers businesses specialising in IT services a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration. Small and medium-sized enterprises that excel in cybersecurity, managed IT support, and software development are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure allows for a broad range of participants, potentially leading to innovative and effective solutions to bolster West Herts College's security framework. With the college's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures, the successful bidders will play a crucial role in sustaining and advancing information security standards.

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Notice Title

CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract

Notice Description

At West Herts we are looking to build a 3rd party Security Operation Centre function that will be managed via the West Herts security team. The goal is to support the day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance to keep the college secure from a data breach and cyber based attacks. West Herts has secured cyber essentials accreditation which is a great step to building security however we would like to go a step further and gain the cyber essential plus accreditation. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17266. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17266 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ef5198-f7a1-42ea-b44a-49e7994794fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d938bebc-beb2-4b47-9fdb-651c74c92162
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD1 3EZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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