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title: "CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract"
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# CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract

Buyer: WEST HERTS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ef5198-f7a1-42ea-b44a-49e7994794fe

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## Summary

West Herts College has announced an open procurement process, inviting bids for a three-year contract to establish a third-party Security Operations Centre. The tender, titled "CA17266 - WHC - 3rd party Security Operations Centre 3 year contract," falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This initiative aims to enhance day-to-day cybersecurity functions and achieve Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Located in Watford, England, the contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th March 2026, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender offers businesses specialising in IT services a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration. Small and medium-sized enterprises that excel in cybersecurity, managed IT support, and software development are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure allows for a broad range of participants, potentially leading to innovative and effective solutions to bolster West Herts College's security framework. With the college's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures, the successful bidders will play a crucial role in sustaining and advancing information security standards.

## Notice

At West Herts we are looking to build a 3rd party Security Operation Centre function that will be managed via the West Herts security team. The goal is to support the day-to-day operations and ongoing maintenance to keep the college secure from a data breach and cyber based attacks. West Herts has secured cyber essentials accreditation which is a great step to building security however we would like to go a step further and gain the cyber essential plus accreditation. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17266. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17266 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d938bebc-beb2-4b47-9fdb-651c74c92162 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTS COLLEGE |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD1 3EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d938bebc-beb2-4b47-9fdb-651c74c92162

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d938bebc-beb2-4b47-9fdb-651c74c92162
  26th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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