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Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service

Cairn Housing Association

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has concluded a public procurement process titled "Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service." This procurement process, which falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities, specifically required a 24x7x365 managed service for security operations and SIEM in a Microsoft-only cloud environment. The contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 to Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, a company based in Dundee. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract initially published in April 2026 and the tender period ending on 1st May 2026. The award marks the culmination of a process that opened electronically to all interested parties and completed with the formal contract signing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those adept in cloud-based solutions and security environments. The successful completion of the process by Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, an SME, demonstrates the scope for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete and succeed in public tenders focused on specialised, technology-driven solutions. Companies with robust capabilities in managed security operations or strong partnerships within the housing sector will find these types of opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients.

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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=JUN556976
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cairn Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BrightSolid

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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