Planning

RFI - Managed Security Operation Centre

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

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PlanningUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is currently in the planning stage of procuring a new Managed Security Operation Centre. This tender is titled "RFI - Managed Security Operation Centre" and seeks to acquire an outsourced hybrid Security Operations Centre capable of 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) services. Classified under the information technology services category, this procurement is focused on integrating with existing SIEM and EDR/XDR systems and the IT ticketing system. Located in London, the engagement stage includes a Request for Information (RFI) due by 7 November 2025, with a contract period commencing on 15 August 2026 and potentially extending to 14 August 2030.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity, with an estimated value of £1,500,000 GBP, offering substantial growth potential for companies specialising in IT services and cybersecurity solutions. Companies well-versed in managed security services, especially those with capabilities in seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure, are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement can provide insights into the FSCS's requirements and allow suppliers to tailor their proposals effectively, positioning themselves as competitive candidates for this vital contract in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Managed Security Operation Centre

Notice Description

FSCS is seeking to procure a new outsourced hybrid outsourced Security Operations Centre, providing 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities. The supplier will need to integrate with our existing SIEM and EDR/XDR capabilities as well as our IT ticketing system. To help our understanding of the market, FSCS would like interested suppliers to complete it's Request for Information document, which can be found in Delta eSourcing. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990473027

Planning Information

The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description: This is a Request for Information and to engage in Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069515-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 375 8175

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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