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Managed Security Operations Centre

UK BIOBANK LIMITED

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24 Nov 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Stockport, United Kingdom, has completed a contracting process for the procurement of a "Managed Security Operations Centre". This contract was awarded as part of a limited competition procurement method, aimed at deploying managed IT services including Sentinel Deployment, Service Onboarding, and Alert Tuning. The contract, valued at £177,338.88 (gross amount), was signed on 17th November 2025 and spans from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2028. This procurement falls under the services category and is particularly focused on IT services such as consulting and Internet support, as indicated by the CPV classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in security operations and software development. The competitive landscape for such contracts typically suits larger firms with the capacity to offer comprehensive and responsive 24x7x365 support, like Phoenix Software Limited, the successful supplier. Additionally, firms looking to enhance their portfolio with secure IT infrastructure development can leverage such contracts to forge long-term relationships with public authorities and further establish their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Setup Sentinel Deployment, Service Onboarding and Alert Tuning Service Phoenix Protect Active Response Service - Enhanced Support Hours 24x7x365 (3 years) Threat Containment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,782 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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