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Managed Operations Security Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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21 May 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the tender process for a Managed Operations Security Centre, which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The project involves utilising the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement SLRA Lot 1, primarily focusing on Microsoft and associated services. This procurement process was facilitated through a competitive quotation method below the threshold for a limited procurement. Located in Salford, England, the contract covers the period from 25 May 2026 to 25 May 2031. With a total contract value of £544,755.9, this award was made on 21 May 2026, and the main supplier is Softcat PLC, a large-scale firm based in Manchester. Dion Horsfield serves as the contact point at the university for this project.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT security systems and information management solutions. Given the focus on Microsoft-related services, companies with expertise in Microsoft platforms and those possessing strong ties to educational institutions could benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, although the contract has been awarded, indicating future opportunities could be strategically prepared for. Involvement in this tender reflects the ongoing demand for robust security operations within academic environments, offering companies a chance to contribute to, and grow within, a dynamic and thriving educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Operations Security Centre

Notice Description

Award notice for a procurement for the universities Managed Operations Security Centre. We are using the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement SLRA Lot 1 Microsoft & Associated Services. The University of Salford (UoS) community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 170,000 alumni who come to study, teach, and research at Salford from all around the world. The University of Salford's thriving industry-focused research is innovative, rising to the challenges and opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. UoS has a small information security team. The team use Microsoft Sentinel as their SIEM (Security Incident and Event Monitoring) solution. There is an incumbent managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider augmenting the internal team and providing 24/7/365 cover, initial triage of events, advice and guidance on significant events, and maintenance and tuning of the Sentinel platform as well as targeted threat intelligence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e1862-ffb3-43fa-ac63-6e0e1778511c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,755 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 25 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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