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title: "Managed Detection and Response licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
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# Managed Detection and Response licences for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f00fc29-26ee-4e56-b9f1-3733248e73bb

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for a Managed Detection and Response service, awarded to deliver 24/7 security monitoring and threat hunting. The procurement was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from the NHS SBS FWA framework agreement. The industry's focus is on Software package and information systems, codified with CPV code 48000000. This contract, valued at GBP 420,461.69, is intended to serve the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 21st January 2026 and the commencement of the contract period on 4th February 2026, lasting until 3rd February 2029.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and software systems, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. The buyer, West Midlands Fire Service, headquartered in Birmingham, demonstrates a significant investment in technological resilience, making it an appealing client for companies in the defence and IT sectors. The framework-driven procurement method underscores the project's complexity and the necessity for specialised capabilities, positioning established firms with a track record in managed services as ideal contenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises may also find opportunities to partner or subcontract within this framework environment.

## Notice

This notice is to notify the market of the contract award for a managed detection and response service that provides 24/7 security monitoring, threat hunting for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority. The contract was awarded by calling off from the NHS SBS FWA framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc5eb0b-c616-4242-8f7a-03ebea5dcfa3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,461 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc5eb0b-c616-4242-8f7a-03ebea5dcfa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc5eb0b-c616-4242-8f7a-03ebea5dcfa3
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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