Award

SOC - Security Operation Centre

HULL COLLEGE

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:11

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has concluded a public procurement for the provision of SOC (Security Operation Centre) software under a direct award contract. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems with a procurement method of direct award due to intellectual property or exclusive rights, utilising the NHS Framework SBS10510. Located in Hull, United Kingdom, the contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD. The contract period is set to begin on 11th April 2026 and will run until 26th March 2029, valued at £279,357.60 GBP. Key dates include a scheduled signature on 11th April 2026, and the award announcement occurs shortly after the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those familiar with NHS frameworks or direct procurement awards. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD, which operates as a supplier in this contract, are well-suited to compete, especially if they possess exclusive software rights or specialised intellectual property. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth through partnership with educational institutions like Hull College, providing robust software solutions for security operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOC - Security Operation Centre

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with SOC software provisions.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,357 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 26 Mar 2029 2-3 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
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERLAB CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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