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Cybersecurity Managed Services Provision

ISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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20 Mar 2026 at 17:16

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:13

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process managed by Islington & Shoreditch Housing Association Limited involves the provision of cybersecurity managed services aimed at improving cybersecurity measures. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services and will serve various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure aligned with the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Cyber Security Services 3 (RM3764.3). Key contractual dates include the award date on 19th March 2026 and the contract commencement on 1st May 2026, with a potential duration extending up to 2031, accommodating renewal options. The contract value is set at £625,000 with a gross amount of £750,000.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses with expertise in cybersecurity services, offering a chance to support the organisation's cybersecurity posture and operational resilience. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity assessments, incident response, managed detection and response, and specialist cyber consultancy are well-positioned to compete in this tender. Organisations with experience in handling cyber threats and maintaining cybersecurity certifications will find this contract conducive to business growth. The project caters to large enterprises, as evidenced by the awarded supplier, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, demonstrating the competitive nature of this tender for substantial service providers in the cybersecurity market.

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Notice Title

Cybersecurity Managed Services Provision

Notice Description

The Authority is procuring cyber security services to support the organisation's security posture, operational resilience, and ability to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. The required services may include, but are not limited to: Security assessment services, including IT health checks and vulnerability assessments; Incident response and threat management services, including cyber incident handling, threat intelligence and business continuity support; Managed security services, such as managed detection and response (MDR), Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, and continuous monitoring; Specialist cyber consultancy, including risk assessment, security architecture, cyber maturity analysis, security strategy, policy development and transformation activities. These services must be delivered by suppliers admitted to the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Cyber Security Services 3 (RM3764.3) and selected through the appropriate DPS filtering options. The volume, mix, and scope of services will depend on the Authority's ongoing operational and security requirements over the life of the contract. Suppliers must ensure all services are delivered in accordance with relevant industry standards, applicable legislation, and any required cyber security certifications (including those required by the DPS filters).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend by up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, up to a maximum total contract duration of five (5) years. Extensions may be used where: The Supplier's performance remains satisfactory, as demonstrated through contract management reviews, KPIs, and service delivery standards; Continuing with the incumbent Supplier represents value for money, taking into account cost, quality, market conditions, and the Authority's ongoing operational requirements; There is a continued business need for the services and extending the contract supports continuity and avoids unnecessary disruption to service delivery; Any changes in scope remain within the limits permitted by the Procurement Act 2023 and do not materially alter the nature of the original procurement. Where both optional extensions are exercised, they may be applied individually or consecutively, depending on the needs of the Authority at the relevant time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON & SHOREDITCH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N4 2DR
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

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