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Managed Sentinel Service

VIVID Housing Ltd

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VIVID Housing Ltd procured a managed Microsoft Sentinel security service, delivered through a UK-based security operations centre operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The requirement covers ongoing IT security monitoring and support rather than a one-off software purchase. The service is classified as IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support. Delivery covers locations in the United Kingdom, including areas represented by the South East and South West of England. VIVID Housing Ltd is based in Portsmouth and is the public-sector buyer. The selected provider, Softcat plc, is based in Marlow and is a large IT services supplier. The procurement was arranged as one completed requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Softcat plc. VIVID Housing Ltd used a direct award below the applicable threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 28 July 2026 and runs from 29 July 2026 to 28 July 2029, giving a 36-month term. Its value is £171,000 excluding VAT, or £205,200 including VAT. The award covers the managed Sentinel service as a single requirement. The recorded evaluation route was the direct-award process rather than a competitive tender, so no competitive scoring basis is stated. The contract is active and the award is active. No cancellation or termination is recorded.

This procurement demonstrates sustained demand from a housing provider for outsourced Microsoft Sentinel security operations, with continuous monitoring and support provided from a UK-based security operations centre. Suppliers seeking similar work for VIVID Housing Ltd would need credible capability to deliver a managed security service continuously, including overnight, weekend and public-holiday coverage. They would need operational resilience, suitable security monitoring expertise and the capacity to support a 36-month housing-sector contract across southern England. Softcat plc’s award indicates that a large IT services provider with established managed-service delivery capability was considered suitable. Competitors should therefore be able to evidence dependable 24/7/365 operations, relevant Sentinel experience and the resources to maintain service quality over the full contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Sentinel Service

Notice Description

Managed Sentinel service from Softcat's UK based 24x7x365 security operations centre. 36 month agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£171,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID Housing Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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