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title: "Trend Managed SOC Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Trend Managed SOC Service

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45c7877f-38e4-438e-a884-e32405213f3f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Trend Managed SOC Service" has been conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It involves the provision of support and maintenance for WMCA's Trend Micro cyber security software platform, which functions as a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre (SOC). This procurement falls under the data security software package category, with a CPV classification of 48732000, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th January 2026, with a contract period running from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2027. The award was published on 4th February 2026, with a total contract value of £145,261 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those capable of providing robust support and maintenance for security software. Although not specifically suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with extensive experience in managed security services should find this contract particularly advantageous. The awarded supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale company, was selected to deliver these services, indicating the competitive nature appropriate for businesses with substantial capacity and expertise in the industry. This contract can facilitate business growth in the cybersecurity sector by enhancing provider portfolios and securing long-term client engagement with public authorities like WMCA.

## Notice

WMCA requires support and maintenance for Trend Micro, WMCA's cyber security software platform which provides a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre (SOC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e554b715-293d-4953-8ad0-c3aa4af0cd4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,261 |
| 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 COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e554b715-293d-4953-8ad0-c3aa4af0cd4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e554b715-293d-4953-8ad0-c3aa4af0cd4d
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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