Award

24/7 Cyber Security Protective Monitoring Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "24/7 Cyber Security Protective Monitoring Capability." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on a license management software package (CPV code 48218000). The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The Ministry of Defence aims to implement this service across various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase as of 9th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, valued at £594,305.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in cyber security and software solutions. Large enterprises with the capability to deliver robust, continuous monitoring services may find potential growth through partnerships or sub-contracts with Sopra Steria Limited, the supplier chosen for this contract. Businesses located within the key delivery regions could further benefit from the operational demands and possible future collaborations. As this is a sizeable engagement with the UK Ministry of Defence, it underscores the readiness and capacity for high-level service delivery required to capture similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24/7 Cyber Security Protective Monitoring Capability

Notice Description

Notice of Awarded Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc46f9e6-0824-4227-9c1d-3d4ef78fca10
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£594,305 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£594,305 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

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