Tender

Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association, based in Edinburgh and acting as a central purchasing body, has issued a tender for a Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service. This procurement process is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities. The project entails a comprehensive 24x7x365 managed service for monitoring, detection, and response within a Microsoft-only cloud environment, operating in a co-managed model. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can submit their bids electronically. Submissions must be received by 1st May 2026 at 12:00. The contract is set to commence shortly after the bid opening on 1st May 2026 at 12:30. The project is located at the Cairn Housing Association's office in Edinburgh, UKM region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those experienced in managing security operations and integration with Microsoft cloud environments. Companies adept at offering round-the-clock monitoring and proactive security management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project encompasses a contract period of 1080 days, with an option to extend into a fourth year, providing a long-term engagement prospect. Businesses focusing on innovation in continuous improvement and holding solid credentials in electronic invoicing and payments would find this tender particularly advantageous, making it an attractive opportunity for firms seeking to expand their clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service

Notice Description

Service required is a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM service, delivering fully managed 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, response, and continuous improvement, operating in a co managed model for a Microsoft only cloud environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended inviation to tender

Renewal: Option to extend into a fourth and final year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553176
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
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
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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