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SOC - Security Operation Centre

HULL COLLEGE

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:26

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30 Mar 2026 at 08:11

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30 Mar 2026 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SOC - Security Operation Centre" project was managed by Hull College, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom. The project, which focused on delivering security operation centre solutions, falls under the software industry category and is centrally located in Hull, GB, in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The tender process has reached the contract award stage, with the award being completed on 13 April 2026. The contract, valued at £279,357.60, was awarded through a direct procurement method, citing a single supplier provision due to intellectual property or exclusive rights, and was facilitated under the NHS Framework SBS10510. The contract period spans from 11 April 2026 to 26 March 2029.

This contract provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems. Companies with capabilities in data security software development were specifically suited to meet the requirements of this procurement. Businesses that are adept at working within established frameworks and have expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions would find this direct procurement opportunity lucrative, enabling them to expand their reputation and portfolio within the public sector technology solutions market.

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Notice Title

SOC - Security Operation Centre

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with SOC - Security Operation Centre Solution

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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