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title: "Provision of Protective Monitoring Licences for Splunk Security Licence & Storag"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Provision of Protective Monitoring Licences for Splunk Security Licence & Storag

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c2af6ae-4086-4173-a621-32e4b9b32b92

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Commercial Service for the "Provision of Protective Monitoring Licences for Splunk Security Licence & Storage" is now at the award stage and has been marked complete. The contract, valued at £66,587.64, applies to the service category under CPV code 48620000 for operating systems and involves the renewal of a current license in a SaaS format. The award, dated 27th January 2026, designates SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES LIMITED as the supplier. This project will be implemented in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 17th January 2026 and concluding on 16th February 2028. The procurement was undertaken using a direct award method via the G-Cloud RM1557.14 Lot 2 cloud software.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software as a service, particularly those capable of managing and deploying cloud-based security and monitoring solutions like Splunk Cloud SIEM. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive software support and those already engaged with government frameworks would find themselves suitable for future opportunities similar to this procurement. Although the current contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs specifically, businesses that maintain strategic alliances or possess expertise in government-standard software services could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and foster business growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service utilises a Splunk Cloud SIEM service. This software is deployed in a SaaS format. The current license should be renewed in its current form

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c878d68-6a27-43a3-9f35-f5240387a919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award via G cloud RM1557.14 Lot 2 cloud software |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,587 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,587 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48620000 - Operating systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c878d68-6a27-43a3-9f35-f5240387a919
- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c878d68-6a27-43a3-9f35-f5240387a919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c878d68-6a27-43a3-9f35-f5240387a919
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f74375f1-ff49-4530-8b1a-5dec348cc322
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c95da70-9fd1-4586-a967-5b5a0ec2a200

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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