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Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:06

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:47

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:49

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bradford College located in Bradford, United Kingdom, focuses on Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services within the IT hardware and associated services industry. This direct award contract, valued at £296,998, and set under the PS IT Hardware framework (Framework Number: Y26005), confirms an award without competition due to urgency and notice technicalities. The contracting stage is complete, with the contract spanning from 24th April 2026 to 30th March 2029. This procurement process applies primarily within the UK region and is categorized under goods, specifically targeting software packages and information systems.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software solutions, this tender presents an opportunity to supply cutting-edge detection and protection services. Given the direct award nature, Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale company located in York, was chosen for this three-year project, highlighting the need for businesses with an established track record in delivering robust cybersecurity and IT solutions. Companies with expertise in managed IT services, encryption, and proactive threat response are poised to benefit should future similar opportunities arise under this framework or from similar public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

Notice Description

Delays with error messages publishing notices. Price secured before end of March. This is an "award without competition" under the Procurement Services "IT Hardware, ITAD & Associated Services" framework (PS IT Hardware) [Y26005]. (Framework Number: Y26005; PA 2023 Award Notice: 2025/S: 000-068914; ocds-h6vhtk-055242).

Procurement Information

Delays with error messages publishing notices. Price secured before end of March. This is an "award without competition" under the Procurement Services "IT Hardware, ITAD & Associated Services" framework (PS IT Hardware) [Y26005]. (Framework Number: Y26005; PA 2023 Award Notice: 2025/S: 000-068914; ocds-h6vhtk-055242).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067862
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£296,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£296,998 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 30 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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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