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title: "Managed Sentinel & SOC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a899e34-5e9e-4143-af09-79b4fbbd6e4c"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Managed Sentinel & SOC

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a899e34-5e9e-4143-af09-79b4fbbd6e4c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Managed Sentinel & SOC" was conducted by Bath and North East Somerset Council, targeting the software programming and consultancy services industry in England, United Kingdom. The process aimed to establish a virtual security operation centre (vSOC) service using MS Sentinel, with an additional incident retainer. The tender reached completion, leading to an award on 31st March 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Bath and North East Somerset Council acted as the buyer, and On Direct Business Services (T/A Cloud Direct) emerged as the supplier, with an awarded contract value of £296,400. The procurement method details were noted as "Other," and the process was in the awarding stage with the final notice published on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering advanced security solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract appealing, given its suitability criteria supporting such entities, although it does not cater to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in creating security operation centres or using MS Sentinel would be ideally suited to compete in such procurements, potentially expanding their footprint in the UK market, particularly within government-related contracts.

## Notice

The provision of a virtual security operation centre (vSOC) service using MS Sentinel to deliver the vSOC service. Plus Incident Retainer equivalent to 2 days per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf466b62-6b6f-4630-a623-a5cae9e1bb4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £296,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £296,400 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS31 1FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Keynsham North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ON DIRECT BUSINESS SERVICES (T/A CLOUD DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf466b62-6b6f-4630-a623-a5cae9e1bb4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf466b62-6b6f-4630-a623-a5cae9e1bb4f
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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