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Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is seeking to procure a "Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution". This opportunity is relevant to the security software industry, with a focus on goods supply. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 10th September 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract is intended to commence on 1st January 2027, spanning three years, with a possible extension of an additional two years. Delivery will cover multiple UK regions, including UKI34, UKI62, UKJ11, UKJ14, UKJ25, UKJ26, and UKJ28. The procurement follows an open, competitive, flexible procedure to ensure transparent and fair tendering.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those offering advanced threat detection and response solutions. The contract is valued at £360,000 (net) annually, excluding potential extension values, and emphasises quality, social value, and price equally as evaluation criteria. The procurement process is suitably designed for SMEs and VCSEs, granting an equitable platform to compete based on the published tender documentation. Companies with robust security software packages and a solid understanding of educational digital estates will be well-positioned to submit compelling proposals and benefit from long-term business expansion through this framework.

How relevant is this notice?

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/075489-2026
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
8 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20264 weeks 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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