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PPN - A Security Operations Centre (SOC) requirement

University Of Bedfordshire

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Sep 2026 at 14:31

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 15:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire sought a Security Operations Centre (SOC) service, with supporting software and IT services. The requirement is for a provider to supply and support a SOC capability for the university. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the listed locations in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire areas. The procurement is categorised as a service and is relevant to cyber-security providers able to deliver operational security monitoring and related systems and support.

The university invited offers through an open procedure. The process reached tender, but the procurement was subsequently cancelled; no reason for cancellation is stated. The enquiry deadline was 20 April 2026 at 12:00, and the submission deadline was 29 April 2026 at 12:00. The intended contract period ran from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with possible renewal described as 3 + 1 + 1 and a maximum extent to 31 May 2031. The stated total estimated value was £650,000 gross (£541,666 excluding VAT). Quality carried 70% of the evaluation and price 30%. The opportunity was a single lot and marked suitable for SMEs.

This requirement is aimed at suppliers able to provide a managed security operations capability, supported by appropriate software and IT services. It would suit businesses with the operational expertise to monitor security events, respond to incidents and support the systems needed to run a SOC. The three-year initial term, with provision for further renewals, calls for the capacity to sustain service delivery over an extended period. The single-lot structure and stated SME suitability indicate that smaller providers may compete, provided they can meet the service scope and quality-led evaluation. The available specification is the relevant source for assessing the detailed technical and service requirements.

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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/091938-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
Postcode Area
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

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