Planning

Cyber Security Services

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 15:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of cyber security services, focusing on enhancing their IT security landscape. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates spanning from 14 April to 5 May 2026 for market engagement. Titled "Cyber Security Services," this tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, internet support, and related activities. It is intended to support the Greater Manchester Pension Fund’s digital infrastructure, primarily built on Microsoft technologies. The procurement is expected to culminate in a contract starting from 1 September 2026, set to run until 31 August 2029, with an extension option up to 31 August 2031. The location for the delivery is designated within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity solutions, threat monitoring, and incident response. As the Fund seeks to bolster its security capacity in light of expiring contracts and distributed cyber responsibilities, businesses that can offer robust, proactive cyber security measures, especially those familiar with Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, would be well-suited to compete. Companies with experience in providing continuous 24/7 monitoring and advanced threat investigation will find this tender appealing, potentially paving the way for strengthening their market presence and expanding service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, operates its own dedicated IT function, independent from the Council's centralised IT service. The Fund manages a modern digital estate built primarily on Microsoft 365, Azure, and virtualised infrastructure, supporting approximately 240 users. GMPF does not have a dedicated in-house cyber security team. Cyber responsibilities are distributed across general IT staff alongside broader operational duties. While the Fund has invested in Microsoft security technologies and maintains an external cyber incident response (IR) retainer, it does not have the capability to provide continuous 24/7 monitoring, threat investigation or proactive threat hunting. The current incident response retainer expires on 13 October 2026, and therefore the new contract should be in place by 1 September 2026, with the IR service commencing from 14 October 2026.

Planning Information

Project information - DN812912 via The Chest. Interest window:14/04/2026 17:00 to 05/05/2026 16:00. Expressions of Interest to submitted via The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068255
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033919-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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