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title: "Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-191215e3-be91-4792-aa97-4922e46a568b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Security Operations Centre

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-191215e3-be91-4792-aa97-4922e46a568b

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund, located in London, United Kingdom, is managing a procurement process titled "Security Operations Centre" within the security software industry. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with CyberCX UK Ltd being the successful supplier as of 5 March 2026. The process was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £1,075,680 GBP, including all fees and VAT, and will cover a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement process supports SME entities, ensuring that smaller enterprises have the opportunity to participate alongside larger competitors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for companies specialising in managed detection and response services within IT estates. Businesses that offer systems and technical consultancy services could find this contract beneficial to expand their operations in London and beyond. Cybersecurity firms with expertise in security software and consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this market. The procurement highlights the potential for qualified smaller businesses to secure contracts from prominent institutions like the Pension Protection Fund.

## Notice

The supplier will provide a managed detection and response service that monitors the PPF IT estate for malicious activity and professional services as required. The contract includes all estimated fees and VAT over the three-year term and optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629f11ef-2343-42f4-8b85-b010dd4b47e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,075,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,075,680 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBERCX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 19:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629f11ef-2343-42f4-8b85-b010dd4b47e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629f11ef-2343-42f4-8b85-b010dd4b47e5
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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