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13 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Trade Remedies Authority, involved the setup and operation of a Security Operations Centre, classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The service, valued at £66,000, entails security monitoring and management using Microsoft Sentinel. The buying organisation is located in Reading, England, with postal code RG1 7EB. This procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with BeMa Cyber Tech Limited selected as the supplier on 11th June 2026. The contract period runs from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2027, and the procurement was conducted as a direct single tender action due to being below the threshold, making it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the IT services industry to engage with public sector clients, offering specialised skills in security operations and management. The contract requires expertise in security monitoring, incident management, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Sentinel. Companies skilled in IT support and cybersecurity could find this contract advantageous for business expansion. Organisations that can provide dedicated, business hours support will particularly benefit from such contracts, reinforcing their experience and portfolio within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Set up and operation of a Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The set up and operation of a Security Operations Centre to provide security monitoring, analysis and reporting for the Future Trade Remedies Service. Service to include dedicated, business hours security monitoring, alert-based incident management, and response capability using Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM and SOAR platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbcce1f6-12f7-4493-8675-7ebbc063f634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121a6fce-93f3-4bf5-bd61-55bfbf8552d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRADE REMEDIES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEMA CYBER TECH

Further Information

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