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title: "GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service"
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# GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d3bc8b-a80f-4f37-92e0-8bda45080d7e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded the contract "GMCA 1638 - Managed Detection and Response Service" under the industry category of IT software package. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, having been completed with the responsibility handed over to SEP2 Limited. The contract, valued at £239,000, spans from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2026. It involves services that ensure round-the-clock monitoring, quick incident detection and response, along with other security management services. This initiative is crucial for enhancing security infrastructure and supporting internal team development within Manchester, United Kingdom, as well as other global locations served under this contract.

This tender offers ample opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT and cybersecurity. With a focus on managed detection and response services, businesses with capabilities in security monitoring, rapid threat identification, and incident resolution can leverage technology-driven solutions to expand their market presence. It is a strategic fit for firms aiming to partner with public sector entities and enhance their footprint in comprehensive security solutions. Such collaborations can foster growth by enabling expertise sharing and boosting service delivery in the field of cybersecurity.

## Notice

The Managed Detection and Response (MDR) contract will provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time incident detection and response, and comprehensive log management. Key outputs include rapid threat identification, incident containment and recovery, compliance reporting, and regular security updates. The service will also support upskilling for our internal team and expert configuration of our security environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07999490-aa9a-44e3-955b-8c3b109aba51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEP2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07999490-aa9a-44e3-955b-8c3b109aba51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07999490-aa9a-44e3-955b-8c3b109aba51
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

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