Tender

Security Operations - Out of Hours

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 08:19

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by London & Quadrant Housing Trust focuses on enhancing the Security Operations Centre (SOC) services during out-of-hours periods. This tender, under the "Security Operations - Out of Hours" title, is in the tender stage with key deadlines involving submission by 24 April 2026, and the awarding phase ending on 15 May 2026. The service, classified under Information Technology Services (CPV code: 72222300), addresses the need for efficient protective monitoring and incident response, especially during non-business hours. The open procedure procurement method encourages broad participation and is applicable across the United Kingdom, aligned with legal standards referenced by the 2023/54 UK legislation. The contract period is set to start on 4 June 2026 and will continue until 4 April 2029, providing a structured establishment for SOC services over three years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in IT services, particularly firms capable of providing robust security monitoring solutions. Businesses with expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender product suites, and a proven track record with similar large-scale organisations stand in a strong position to benefit from this contract. The London & Quadrant Housing Trust seeks a collaborative partner to serve as an extension to their internal SOC, dealing with incident triage and escalating issues effectively during out-of-hours. Those who can offer additional investigatory support, reporting, and compliance with EU and UK GDPR standards will find this engagement particularly rewarding, paving the way for long-term relationships and expansions within the growing security operation market.

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Notice Title

Security Operations - Out of Hours

Notice Description

1. Background LQ Group has a well-established Security Operations Centre (SOC) for protective monitoring and response. Internal security analysts triage and respond to security incidents according to policy. This work is carried out during regular office hours. Due to this shift pattern, we rely on hardening and automated response during out-of-hours. The lack of human triage increases our risk of organizational compromise during nights, weekends, and bank holidays. This risk is especially severe when multiple days pass without SOC staff on shift. 2. Objectives * Successful procurement means establishing a relationship with a security partner capable of providing the OOH SOC Services required to protect the business. * This partner should be an extension of the internal LQ Group SOC, supporting us to further mature our Security Operations. * Establishment of a contract over a three-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06596a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033542-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Today
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 2-3 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
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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