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Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools has initiated a public procurement process for a Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution to enhance security across its digital infrastructure. The opportunity is classified under the "Security software package" industry category, with delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, specifically within UKI and UKJ areas. The procurement process follows an open and competitive flexible procedure, and key milestones include an enquiry period ending on 7th August 2026, a tender submission deadline set for 10th September 2026, and an anticipated award period closure by 16th October 2026. The contract, valued at £360,000 (gross value: £432,000), is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 for a three-year term, with a possible extension for two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in security software development and deployment, particularly those offering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions complemented by Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities. With its emphasis on quality, social value, and price, this procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped with capabilities in threat monitoring and response and possessing the flexibility to adapt solutions to meet evolving security challenges could find substantial growth and partnership potential through this contract.

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Notice Title

Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution

Notice Description

GLF Schools seeks to procure a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, supported by Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities, to provide continuous threat monitoring, investigation, detection, and response capabilities across its digital estate. The Contract is required for a period of 3 years from 1st January 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years, ie a 3+2 year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d363
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072807-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Nork
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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