Tender

COMBINED SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE (SOC)AND CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE (CIR) SERVICE

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is in the tender stage of procuring a comprehensive and integrated Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Cyber Incident Response (CIR) service, with a focus on long-term partnership for enhancing cyber resilience. This procurement falls under the services category and is being offered through an open procedure. Located in Midlothian, UK, the tender is led by the Midlothian Council, which is classified as a regional or local authority. The procurement process is active, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2025 at 12:00 PM, which is also the start of the award period. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronically via the provided online submission platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those with capabilities in SOC and CIR as core offerings. By partnering with Midlothian Council, suppliers can engage in a contract that allows for potential renewal based on performance, with an initial duration of 1,080 days. Firms that have experience in strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, providing rapid incident response, and ensuring legal compliance will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. Such businesses stand to benefit significantly from participating in a project aimed at safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and maintaining service continuity for public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COMBINED SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE (SOC)AND CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE (CIR) SERVICE

Notice Description

Midlothian Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive and integrated Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Cyber Incident Response (CIR) service from a single, experienced supplier, where these services form part of their core business. The goal is to establish a long-term partnership that enhances the Council's cyber resilience through continuous monitoring, early threat detection, rapid incident response, and expert support in recovering from cyber incidents. This service will play a critical role in protecting the Council's digital infrastructure, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and ensuring continuity of services to citizens

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive and integrated Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Cyber Incident Response (CIR) service from a single, experienced supplier, where these services form part of their core business. The goal is to establish a long-term partnership that enhances the Council's cyber resilience through continuous monitoring, early threat detection, rapid incident response, and expert support in recovering from cyber incidents. This service will play a critical role in protecting the Council's digital infrastructure, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and ensuring continuity of services to citizens

Renewal: 1+1 based on performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811911
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540516
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chinedu Ezek
Contact Email
chinedu.ezek@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540516
    COMBINED SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE (SOC)AND CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE (CIR) SERVICE - Midlothian Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive and integrated Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Cyber Incident Response (CIR) service from a single, experienced supplier, where these services form part of their core business. The goal is to establish a long-term partnership that enhances the Council's cyber resilience through continuous monitoring, early threat detection, rapid incident response, and expert support in recovering from cyber incidents. This service will play a critical role in protecting the Council's digital infrastructure, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and ensuring continuity of services to citizens

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