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title: "Cyber Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abd5a417-2658-43d7-b0b9-ec27ccc66b52"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Cyber Security Operations Centre

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abd5a417-2658-43d7-b0b9-ec27ccc66b52

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council in England has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Cyber Security Operations Centre" in the IT services sector. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd on 3rd December 2025. The contract, valued at £170,308.50, will commence on 31st December 2025 and conclude on 31st December 2028. The development and implementation must be delivered to Ashford, Kent (postal code TN23 1HU).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services to engage with the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find special suitability due to the nature of the procurement process. The framework approach adopted by Ashford Borough Council could allow for streamlined engagement, presenting growth opportunities in IT consulting and support services within the local authority landscape. Large companies might benefit from exploring partnership opportunities or subcontracting avenues with KHIPU Networks Ltd, the appointed supplier.

## Notice

Call-off contract via SBS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba83e1-a811-4337-ad17-5af939b20e50 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,308 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba83e1-a811-4337-ad17-5af939b20e50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba83e1-a811-4337-ad17-5af939b20e50
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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