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30 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Coastline Housing Limited, involves a call-off contract for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) solution utilising Trend AI technology. This contract is part of the EEM Meta framework and will be delivered through the AWS Marketplace. The industry category is IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement takes place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, focusing on a contract period from 4th June 2026 to 3rd June 2029. This call-off from a framework agreement follows a selective procurement method. The tender stage is now complete, with the award to Softcat plc being published on 30th June 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in cybersecurity solutions. Companies with expertise in AI technologies and cloud-based service delivery through platforms like AWS would find this opportunity beneficial. While the procurement process was selective, indicating competition was limited to pre-qualified suppliers, it highlights the importance of participating in framework agreements to enhance business growth potential. Large enterprises or those capable of offering robust IT solutions linked to cybersecurity would have been well-suited to this tender. Although this contract has been awarded, participating in similar frameworks can provide future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Coastline SOC Cyber Security - EEM Meta FW Call Off

Notice Description

Call-off contract for a SOC solution using Trend AI technology awarded to Softcat plc under the EEM META framework, with delivery via AWS Marketplace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e45198e2-27ce-4c34-a511-e60200c7cf75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d18602bf-dcda-4f7e-94e4-768945543c07
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

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
£184,165 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,164 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2029 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
COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDRUTH
Postcode
TR15 3RQ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Pool & Tehidy
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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