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Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response

Waltham Forest College

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12 Feb 2026 at 09:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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 Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response

Notice Description

Managed detection and response services - cyber security

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Waltham Forest College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JB
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arrow Business Communications Limited

Further Information

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