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Cyber Security Services

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority awarded a contract for "Cyber Security Services" to QUORUM CYBER SECURITY LIMITED. This procurement, identified by the tender ID LFRS 220, falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically targeting consulting, software development, and support. The contract ensures round-the-clock cyber security services essential for safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data. Located in Preston, the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service seeks to maintain its Security Operations Centre (SOC) effectively. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, making the award stage evident with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The legal framework guiding this process is laid out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and cyber security, particularly those offering continuous monitoring and threat response capabilities. Companies with expertise in maintaining Security Operations Centres will find this particularly beneficial due to the demand for 24/7 service. While QUORUM CYBER SECURITY LIMITED secured this contract, similar future opportunities may be available for other companies that provide innovative solutions and reliable support in the cyber security domain. Organisations experienced in public authority engagements, especially with sub-central government bodies, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

LFRS require 24/7 cyber security services. LFRS wish to continue their Security Operations Centre (SOC) service from Quorum Cyber to ensure the organisation maintains effective, round-the-clock monitoring, detection, and response to cyber security threats. This capability is essential to protecting critical systems, sensitive data, and service availability in an increasingly complex and hostile cyber threat landscape.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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