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title: "DfT Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service"
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# DfT Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b36f01c-9517-4e92-b5af-c95b750476ce

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in the United Kingdom has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of a Group Secure Operations Centre (SOC) Service. This tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The successful contract, awarded on 23rd July 2025, involves Sapphire Technologies Ltd as the supplier, with an estimated value of £2,500,000. The contract period runs from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2028. This service is classified under the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is available across multiple locations: the UK, Europe, and other regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth in the cybersecurity and IT services sector. Companies specialising in 24/7 cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability management would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find suitable opportunities within the dynamic purchasing systems framework, providing a platform to engage with large government departments like the DfTc. As the procurement environment increasingly favours agile and specialised providers, businesses offering innovative IT solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and establish robust partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

DfT has awarded a contract to replace the existing SOC provision. The contract will be available to all parts of the DfT Group for the provision of 24/7*365 cyber security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32767957-a101-451b-80be-058093ddae16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32767957-a101-451b-80be-058093ddae16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32767957-a101-451b-80be-058093ddae16
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aa00212-b3ae-4efd-a1b6-dff3b5b9a249
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