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title: "ITEP1042 - Managed Service for Security Operations Centre (SOC)"
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# ITEP1042 - Managed Service for Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a1f7da6-9e55-4c25-9993-6d6e0b6d318e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of a Managed Service for Security Operations Centre (SOC) has been awarded by National Highways Limited. This contract, with a value of approximately £11.2 million, falls under the industry category of Business Organisation Services and is located across the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is complete as of 22nd May 2026, with the contract active from that date until 21st May 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises capable of delivering a hybrid SOC service that integrates people, processes, threat intelligence, and technology for ongoing cyber defence. While the procurement favoured larger businesses, SMEs were considered suitable contenders. The buyer, National Highways Limited, requires a robust and responsive security operations solution to meet its critical infrastructure needs, making it ideal for companies with expertise in managed security services. KPMG LLP has been awarded the contract, underscoring the competitive nature and high standards of service required for successful engagement.

## Notice

The contract has been awarded for the provision of a hybrid Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to National Highways. The service will deliver a continuously operated, resilient and evolving SOC capability, aimed at reducing security risks to critical services through expert-led monitoring and response. The scope includes the delivery of both core operational activities and defined project-based enhancements, integrating people, processes, threat intelligence, tooling and technology to provide 24/7 situational awareness and active cyber defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec98479-5fae-4a91-9af9-c957cea48c85 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,218,198 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,218,198 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec98479-5fae-4a91-9af9-c957cea48c85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec98479-5fae-4a91-9af9-c957cea48c85
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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