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title: "Security Operations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
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# Security Operations

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55f829fd-69a5-4b06-8d43-be41cd9a2462

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process for Security Operations, specifically focusing on SOC (Security Operations Centre) services. This project falls within the IT services category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 29th October 2025 to a supplier named Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 10th November 2025, concluding on 9th November 2028, with an approximate value of £511,484.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Given the contract's scale and duration, it presents substantial potential for long-term business growth. Firms that are SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly suited to this opportunity due to their suitability status in the tender documentation, which prioritised SME engagement. This creates a favourable landscape for agile and innovative IT companies to provide tailored security solutions and develop a robust partnership with The Pensions Regulator over a multi-year period.

## Notice

Procurement of SOC services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dce763-25fc-403e-9429-ef38f39cc902 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £511,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £511,484 |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dce763-25fc-403e-9429-ef38f39cc902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dce763-25fc-403e-9429-ef38f39cc902
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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