Tender

Managed Security Operation Centre

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:09

PlanningUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 16:05

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited is currently in the tender stage for its Managed Security Operation Centre project with a focus on information technology services. The procurement process is underway with significant dates on the horizon, including an expression of interest deadline on 5th March 2026, and the contract slated to begin on 27th July 2026. Located in London, this procurement is conducted via a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, valuing the contract at £1,850,000. The selection process is selective, intending to shortlist up to five suppliers following assessment of Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) responses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT services firms specialising in managed detection and response services, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses adept at integrating cybersecurity services with existing technologies and systems will be well-suited to compete. The project scope, coupled with the potential to engage with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, positions this opportunity as a lucrative prospect for SMEs and larger IT firms looking to solidify their presence in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Managed Security Operation Centre

Notice Description

FSCS is seeking to procure a new outsourced hybrid outsourced Security Operations Centre, providing UK-based 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: FSCS will have the option to extend twice by periods of 12 months each (Maximum term 5 years)

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010987-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-26

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

Contact Name
Jean Mutudza
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442073758197, 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
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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