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Managed Sentinel & SOC

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Managed Sentinel & SOC" was conducted by Bath and North East Somerset Council, targeting the software programming and consultancy services industry in England, United Kingdom. The process aimed to establish a virtual security operation centre (vSOC) service using MS Sentinel, with an additional incident retainer. The tender reached completion, leading to an award on 31st March 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Bath and North East Somerset Council acted as the buyer, and On Direct Business Services (T/A Cloud Direct) emerged as the supplier, with an awarded contract value of £296,400. The procurement method details were noted as "Other," and the process was in the awarding stage with the final notice published on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering advanced security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract appealing, given its suitability criteria supporting such entities, although it does not cater to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in creating security operation centres or using MS Sentinel would be ideally suited to compete in such procurements, potentially expanding their footprint in the UK market, particularly within government-related contracts.

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Notice Title

Managed Sentinel & SOC

Notice Description

The provision of a virtual security operation centre (vSOC) service using MS Sentinel to deliver the vSOC service. Plus Incident Retainer equivalent to 2 days per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a899e34-5e9e-4143-af09-79b4fbbd6e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf466b62-6b6f-4630-a623-a5cae9e1bb4f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£296,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£296,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES (T/A CLOUD DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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