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10 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for a "Security Operations Centre & SIEM Refresh" within the computer support and consultancy services industry category, classified under CPV code 72600000. The procurement process was conducted under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement, specifically using Lot 3 Software. The contract, awarded to MTI Technology Ltd, was signed on 10th February 2026. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, this project focused on the effective protection and monitoring of the council's ICT assets. The procurement method employed was 'limited', allowing for award procedures without prior publication of a call for competition, taking advantage of the TePAS 2 framework's terms.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in ICT security services, particularly those with capabilities in providing Security Operations Centres and SIEM solutions. With the award criteria focused heavily on quality (60%) alongside price considerations (40%), businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality ICT security solutions were well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, MTI Technology Ltd, an SME based in Edinburgh, Scotland, exemplifies the opportunities available for small and medium enterprises within the framework, further empowering regional businesses to engage with local authorities for high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Operations Centre & SIEM Refresh

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council (NCC) requires a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) service to ensure the effective protection, monitoring, and safeguarding of its ICT assets. This was procured via Framework - CCS Technology Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement (reference RM6098) Lot 3 Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) service to ensure the effective protection, monitoring, and safeguarding of NCC's ICT assets.

Procurement Information

As TePAS 2 is a pre-approved and competitively tendered national framework, contracting authorities may make call-off awards directly under its terms without issuing a new call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTI Technology Limited

Further Information

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