Tender

PPN - A Security Operations Centre (SOC) requirement

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 15:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has initiated an active tender process for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) with a procurement title "PPN - A Security Operations Centre (SOC) requirement". This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" categories. The university, located in Luton, United Kingdom, is employing an open procurement method. The tender stage is active, with the deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2026, and the end of the enquiry period on 20th April 2026. The contract, which is expected to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with possible extensions, aims for services valued at GBP 650,000 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software, information systems, and IT consultancy services. Companies capable of delivering a high-quality Security Operations Centre, with a balanced focus on price and quality, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows wide participation, encouraging both established firms and SMEs, as the procurement process includes aspects favourable for smaller enterprises. With a gross contract value of GBP 650,000, it presents a solid business growth opportunity through an extensive engagement with the University of Bedfordshire, fostering potential for long-term collaboration and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPN - A Security Operations Centre (SOC) requirement

Notice Description

Planned Procurement Notice - A Security Operations Centre (SOC) requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029562-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£541,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£541,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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