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Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)

TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Trust Housing Association Ltd, based in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)." This initiative, under the industry category of housing and community amenities, is centered on increasing cyber security resilience through the implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) in collaboration with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC). The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior competition publication, and falls under the services category. The award, valued at £158,000, was signed on 30th March 2026, and the procurement stage is at the award phase.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT solutions, particularly those adept at managing security information and event systems. The involvement of an SME, XMA Limited, as the awarded supplier, highlights opportunities for smaller enterprises to participate in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in cyber security operations, looking to expand their portfolio within the housing and community amenities sector, would find this contract advantageous. This tender underscores the relevance of offering cutting-edge security solutions to fulfil the growing demand for cyber resilience in public sector operations.

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Notice Title

Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)

Notice Description

The aim of the procurement project was to appoint a partner supplier to increase cyber security resilience through implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) combined with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the procurement project was to appoint a partner supplier to increase cyber security resilience through implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) combined with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Procurement Information

Framework award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554317
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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