Tender

Managed Security Operation Centre

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is actively seeking to procure an outsourced hybrid Security Operations Centre based in London, UK. This project, titled "Managed Security Operation Centre," falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services. It aims to provide comprehensive 24/7 Managed Detection and Response, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Cyber Threat Intelligence capabilities. FSCS invites vendors to respond to this tender by 5th March 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, targeting a contract value of approximately £1,850,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an anticipated contract award by 22nd June 2026, and contract execution set for commencement on 27th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and managed IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, are particularly encouraged to participate, provided they have the technical ability to integrate with existing FSCS systems. The potential for contract renewal, allowing for a maximum term of up to five years, further enhances the long-term growth prospects for the successful applicant. The competitive flexible procedure offers an inclusive platform for businesses with a robust performance in past procurements to demonstrate their value proposition and technical expertise in security operations.

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Notice Title

Managed Security Operation Centre

Notice Description

****This is a duplication. Prospective Tenderers should see Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010987******* 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-technology-services./XME9E9VGYY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XME9E9VGYY

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011000-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Contact Name
Jean Mutudza
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
0044 2073758175

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7AW
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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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