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Managed Security Platform for Rushcliffe Borough Council

Nottinghamshire County Council

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11 Aug 2026 at 17:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council procured managed cyber-security services for the Rushcliffe Borough Council network. The requirement covers implementation of the Huntress Security Information and Event Management platform and Security Operations Centre, intended to improve the council’s protection against cyber threats. It is a technology service within software packages and information systems, with delivery in England. The named buying organisation is Nottinghamshire County Council, while the service is for Rushcliffe Borough Council. The requirement is relevant to providers of managed security services, security monitoring, incident detection and response, and implementation of security platforms. It concerns a council network environment rather than general IT support, so suppliers would need capability in deploying and operating security monitoring technology for a public-sector organisation.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award procedure. The tender deadline was 24 July 2026 at 23:59. The contract was awarded to Cutter Group on 5 August 2026 for £42,900. The contract period runs from 10 August 2026 to 10 August 2027. The award is active. The published requirement describes a single managed security platform service, with Huntress SIEM and SOC implementation forming the core scope. The opportunity was identified as a service contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No competitive evaluation basis is stated for this direct award. The selected supplier is Cutter Group, an SME based in London.

This award demonstrates a council requirement for an integrated security information and event management platform and security operations capability, rather than a standalone software licence or one-off consultancy assignment. Competitors seeking similar work with this buyer would need to show practical expertise in implementing Huntress SIEM and SOC services, connecting them to a council network, configuring monitoring and alerting, and supporting ongoing cyber-security operations. Credibility would come from evidence of protecting organisational networks, handling security incidents and translating security alerts into effective responses. The requirement is accessible to SMEs, indicating that scale alone is not the defining advantage. Providers with a focused managed security service, strong implementation capability and experience of public-sector or similarly governed environments would be well placed when comparable demand returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Security Platform for Rushcliffe Borough Council

Notice Description

Implementation of the Huntress SIEM and SOC on the Rushcliffe Borough Council network to improve cyber security - direct award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5f3ff4c-9397-4501-a439-48667509e0d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8318765-290f-490f-a26c-a3483ca06fdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 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
Nottinghamshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cutter Group

Further Information

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