Award

Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 13:43

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) lab featuring a Cyber Threat Simulator. This contract, tagged under the IT services industry category, was awarded to Geode Services on 5th June 2025. The open competition procurement method facilitated the selection process. The project, valued at £82,894.05, is slated to begin on 1st July 2025 and run until 30th June 2028. The process was initiated as a tender and the final award marks the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies specialising in IT consulting and support services, like Geode Services. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity simulations and threat mitigation would find this type of contract especially lucrative. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company’s portfolio and offer sustained revenue over the contract period, alongside potential for contract extensions. Participating in open competitions, such as this, allows businesses to showcase their offerings and secure significant public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator

Notice Description

Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator - UoB

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Possible to extend for 2 terms of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031564-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£82,894 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEODE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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