Planning

Security Operations Centre (SOC)-as-a-Service

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority located in London, is planning a procurement for a Security Operations Centre (SOC)-as-a-Service. This forthcoming tender is part of the planning stage and involves IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Designed to commence publication on 29th November 2026, the open procedure procurement method supports a planned contract period running from 28th May 2027 to 27th May 2030, providing services across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering security operations and associated support, to engage with a key government agency. Companies experienced in delivering similar large-scale public sector projects and who can meet the stringent service requirements of the FCA will find this tender beneficial for business growth and visibility in the government sector. It is well-suited for businesses capable of fulfilling above-threshold service contracts through an open procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Operations Centre (SOC)-as-a-Service

Notice Description

Provision of Security Operations Centre (SOC)-as-a-Service. Further information to follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048872-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 May 2027 - 27 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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