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Cyber Security Operations Centre

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council in England has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Cyber Security Operations Centre" in the IT services sector. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd on 3rd December 2025. The contract, valued at £170,308.50, will commence on 31st December 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2028. The development and implementation must be delivered to Ashford, Kent (postal code TN23 1HU).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services to engage with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find special suitability due to the nature of the procurement process. The framework approach adopted by Ashford Borough Council could allow for streamlined engagement, presenting growth opportunities in IT consulting and support services within the local authority landscape. Large companies might benefit from exploring partnership opportunities or subcontracting avenues with KHIPU Networks Ltd, the appointed supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Call-off contract via SBS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abd5a417-2658-43d7-b0b9-ec27ccc66b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba83e1-a811-4337-ad17-5af939b20e50
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
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
£170,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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