Award

Managed Detection and Response Service

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Managed Detection and Response Service" by UK Export Finance has reached the award stage. This selective tender, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, is classified under the IT services category, specifically focusing on security operations. The awarded contract began on 12th January 2026 and will conclude on 11th January 2030, with the service valued at £552,340.49. The main procurement category is services, and it entails providing 24x7x365 detection and response capabilities within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive security operations solutions. The procurement process considered suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting potential growth prospects for such organisations. Companies with expertise in managed security services can leverage this procurement for business expansion and to establish or enhance their presence in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Detection and Response Service

Notice Description

Security Operations Centre Service providing 24x7x365 detection and response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-859d5636-9319-4ba7-bdc3-fe7b026ca4e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44a6cb0-c134-4bfb-a249-6b1542c27be6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£552,340 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£552,340 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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