Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

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Notice Title

Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract for the provision of a fully-managed Cyber Security Centre to Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), awarded following a Further Competition process under 001229 - Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 YPO Framework, Lot 5 - Cyber Security. The Call-Off Contract covers an initial period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully managed 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), with provision to accommodate new/joining colleges, additional campuses, increases in staff, students and digital endpoints, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. The Call-Off Contract will cover the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). A Further Competition was conducted under the 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further Competition invited tenders from all suppliers who were successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Cyber Security. HRUC was formed in January 2023 through the merger of Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College and Uxbridge College. The group delivers education across five campus sites located in Harrow, Harrow Weald, Uxbridge, Hayes and Richmond. Core services include: - Monitoring and Detection (24/7/365) - Incident Response - Exposure and validation - Threat Intelligence - Strategic Advisory Services

Options: 1) The authority has an option to extend the contract for 2 x 12 months in accordance with the terms of the contract, subject to an annual review and satisfactory KPI performance. 2) The authority reserves the right to extend the services to new/additional Colleges and critical systems, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. These will be agreed, in advance, in line with the rates for the existing colleges, campuses, users and digital endpoints set out in the contract pricing schedule and the commercial terms of the contract.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded following a compliant further competition conducted in accordance with the rules of the overarching framework agreement: YPO 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions II, Lot 5 (Cyber Security) which was awarded under PCR 2015.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6be
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064370-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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: 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: £937,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGE (HRUC)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: UXBRIDGE
Postcode: N/A
Post Town: Not specified
Country: Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1): Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2): Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3): Not specified
Delivery Location: TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority: Not specified
Electoral Ward: Not specified
Westminster Constituency: Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice URLs

http://www.hruc.ac.uk

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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