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title: "Provision of SOC SIEM Tech Support (for ADS) (LTD)"
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# Provision of SOC SIEM Tech Support (for ADS) (LTD)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ca0f8f4-9e9b-42fe-9c7d-e1198ca9bef0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, predominantly located at Army Headquarters in Andover, England, is the awarding body for a procurement titled "Provision of SOC SIEM Tech Support (for ADS) (LTD)". This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and currently at the award stage as of 18 September 2025, follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award details were published on the same date, with the contract set to commence on 19 September 2025 and conclude on 18 September 2026. The focus is on enhancing cybersecurity measures for the AHE network by supporting the adoption of the ArcSight system, with a total value of £66,000.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and information systems, particularly those experienced in SIEM tools and capable of providing specialist support. The engagement is especially suitable for SMEs looking to collaborate with large public sector organisations like the Ministry of Defence. Boxxe Limited, identified as the supplier, showcases that well-established companies with the requisite expertise in managing and integrating cybersecurity solutions can thrive in such procurement opportunities. Businesses poised to augment existing security operations while supporting organisational growth will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

The AHE SOC uses ArcSight as its SIEM tool to identify security events on the AHE network as a response to the growing threat of cyber-attacks. Due to the nature of the Cyber threat landscape and the growth of the AHE, the SOC require specialist support to ensure continued maturation of its services. An area of focus is growing the adoption of ArcSight within AHE, ensuring required log sources are onboarded and that the SOC tooling is aligned to meet organisational priorities. Specialist support in this area will be valuable, augmenting with the in-place SOC analyst team and growing their skillset in parallel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef76cdd7-017b-43c3-a2a6-da6fa24a648c |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef76cdd7-017b-43c3-a2a6-da6fa24a648c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef76cdd7-017b-43c3-a2a6-da6fa24a648c
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dea400d-ead7-4b0a-8c0f-96ae40cac803
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7be0aa46-35db-4edd-8bcc-418c37456ad1

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