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title: "Managed Operations Security Centre"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Managed Operations Security Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e20c722-5a41-412f-9dae-069daefc0fa4

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## Summary

The University of Salford has completed the tender process for a Managed Operations Security Centre, which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). The project involves utilising the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement SLRA Lot 1, primarily focusing on Microsoft and associated services. This procurement process was facilitated through a competitive quotation method below the threshold for a limited procurement. Located in Salford, England, the contract covers the period from 25 May 2026 to 25 May 2031. With a total contract value of £544,755.9, this award was made on 21 May 2026, and the main supplier is Softcat PLC, a large-scale firm based in Manchester. Dion Horsfield serves as the contact point at the university for this project.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT security systems and information management solutions. Given the focus on Microsoft-related services, companies with expertise in Microsoft platforms and those possessing strong ties to educational institutions could benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, although the contract has been awarded, indicating future opportunities could be strategically prepared for. Involvement in this tender reflects the ongoing demand for robust security operations within academic environments, offering companies a chance to contribute to, and grow within, a dynamic and thriving educational sector.

## Notice

Award notice for a procurement for the universities Managed Operations Security Centre. We are using the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement SLRA Lot 1 Microsoft & Associated Services. The University of Salford (UoS) community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 170,000 alumni who come to study, teach, and research at Salford from all around the world. The University of Salford's thriving industry-focused research is innovative, rising to the challenges and opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. UoS has a small information security team. The team use Microsoft Sentinel as their SIEM (Security Incident and Event Monitoring) solution. There is an incumbent managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider augmenting the internal team and providing 24/7/365 cover, initial triage of events, advice and guidance on significant events, and maintenance and tuning of the Sentinel platform as well as targeted threat intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e1862-ffb3-43fa-ac63-6e0e1778511c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 25 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £544,755 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e1862-ffb3-43fa-ac63-6e0e1778511c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e1862-ffb3-43fa-ac63-6e0e1778511c
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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