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Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Waltham Forest College focuses on the acquisition of cyber security managed detection and response services. Under the industry category of security services, the contract is located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement process marked as complete as of 12th February 2026. This contract was awarded directly without competition, as it falls below the threshold, and has a contract period from 12th February 2026 to 11th February 2029. The procurement was aimed at benefiting SMEs, aligning with its suitability criteria, and was awarded to Arrow Business Communications Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security solutions, particularly those that provide managed detection and response services. As it favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it is an excellent opportunity for agile businesses with expertise in this domain to expand their operations and establish a partnership with educational institutions like Waltham Forest College. SMEs specialising in security services will find this contract beneficial for growth in the education sector, leveraging the expertise of procurement consultancy services provided by Crescent Purchasing Limited to ensure streamlined operations and effective contract management.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response

Notice Description

Managed detection and response services - cyber security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,139 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 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
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@waltham.ac.uk, tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARROW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

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