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Provision of an Outsourced Security Operation Centre Service

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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03 Jun 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a ministry-level national authority based in London, undertook a procurement process to provide an Outsourced Security Operation Centre (SOC) Service. This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically classified under computer network services (CPV 72700000). The process proceeded without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the directive's usual scope. The contract value was set at £175,000 with the final contract awarded to Little Fish (UK) Limited on the 2nd of June, 2025. The procurement spanned across multiple UK regions and was completed in the Award stage, following a limited procurement method.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly in the IT and network services industry. With Little Fish (UK) Limited being a large-scale provider, businesses capable of offering robust managed solutions with comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems would have been well-suited for this contract. The requirement for a managed SOC solution represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management to partner with large governmental bodies like the CMA. Engaging in such contracts can enhance credibility and provide substantial economic benefits through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Outsourced Security Operation Centre Service

Notice Description

The CMA requires a managed SOC solution that provides the right toolset, managed by the right partner. Having the right level of monitoring and alerting in place and having confidence in the service provision to enable appropriate levels of risk awareness with CMA senior management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he CMA requires a managed SOC solution that provides the right toolset, managed by the right partner. Having the right level of monitoring and alerting in place and having confidence in the service provision to enable appropriate levels of risk awareness with CMA senior management.

Options: 1x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Awarded through framework competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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