Award

Managed SOC - Security Operational Centre

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has completed the tendering process for a Managed Security Operational Centre, classified under IT services. The award, valued at £307,588.31, was published on 14 January 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to European Electronique, will commence on 18 December 2025 and conclude on 17 December 2028. The services will be delivered in South Shields, England, indicating a localised focus for this procurement. This award falls under the 'award' stage of the procurement cycle, indicating the successful completion of the tendering process.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the IT services industry that can deliver managed security solutions. While South Tyneside Council is the buyer, businesses of a similar scale to European Electronique, which is categorised as a large supplier, may find themselves well-suited for such engagements. Moreover, companies that are part of relevant framework agreements may have competitive advantages when engaging in similar procurement opportunities, especially those supportive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The three-year contract period offers a stable business opportunity for qualified providers.

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Notice Title

Managed SOC - Security Operational Centre

Notice Description

Managed security operational centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8af86cf-b540-411e-a578-38b3386083ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2191f1-9d3b-4f43-98a6-6c66d4767d61
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
£307,588 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,588 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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