Planning

SIEM/SOAR solution options for Jisc Security Operations Centre

JISC

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Jisc is in the planning stage, focusing on evaluating potential solutions for a Security Operations Centre (SOC). This engagement concerns IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Jisc is a public authority under sub-central government, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process aims to explore Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), extended detection and response (XDR), and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) capabilities. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 12th March 2026, and stakeholders are encouraged to submit their input by 15th April 2026.

This procurement initiative presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and security solutions to contribute expertise and potentially influence future tenders. As Jisc assesses future platform options for its SOC, companies with innovative security technologies and experience in the education and research sector are well-positioned to participate. This engagement, while not directly resulting in an immediate contract award, allows businesses to present their solutions and align with Jisc's strategic direction, fostering long-term collaboration and growth in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIEM/SOAR solution options for Jisc Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Jisc operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) providing managed security monitoring, detection, and response services to organisations across the UK education and research sector. As part of the ongoing evolution of the SOC capability, Jisc is assessing future platform options to support its detection, investigation, automation, and response functions. This includes reviewing potential solutions that provide Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), extended detection and response (XDR), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and supporting telemetry pipeline capabilities. This is an information gathering exercise. It is neither a selection nor tender exercise; no evaluation, or award will result from this process. Information supplied in this process will be used to support a decision on the most appropriate route to market/viable solution and potentially inform a future procurement process.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103594&TID=100108787&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022351-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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