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GB-Bristol: SIEM System

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, valued at £130,462. The process falls under the software package and information systems category within the services industry. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 2nd December 2025 and ending on 1st December 2027. Although the tender period concluded on 2nd December 2025, the award was published on 5th December 2025. The procurement aimed at fulfilling the needs in the South West region through a tender method, involving Softcat PLC as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those that can supply robust and comprehensive SIEM systems tailored to large-scale organisational needs. Companies specialising in software and information security solutions might find this an ideal avenue for growth, despite the current award status. With the involvement of Softcat PLC, a prominent supplier, other large scale enterprises in the technological realm could consider exploring similar contracts with public sectors to enhance their market presence and establish long-term client relationships.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: SIEM System

Notice Description

SIEM system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9773015-c3e2-426d-9b62-807ff9ad6086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bc4465-f791-43d4-869c-300fd89c8007
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£130,462 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,462 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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