---
title: "Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Detection Response (MDR) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04535a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Detection Response (MDR) Services

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04535a

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## Summary

Associated British Ports is seeking a qualified security partner for their Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Detection Response (MDR) services. This contract focuses on data security software development services under CPV code 72212732. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract status marked as active, having been signed on 18th December 2024. The procurement method used is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The initial tender process began on 18th April 2024, with a submission deadline for tenders set for 22nd May 2024. The delivery location for the services is within the UK, with a provision for physical forensic support to be provided within 4 hours in case of significant incidents. This ongoing requirement offers opportunities for businesses with ISO 27001 accreditation and familiarity with UK Network and Information Systems Regulation (2018). 

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and data protection sectors, particularly those specializing in round-the-clock SOC and MDR services. Companies with credentials such as ISO 27001, CREST, and SOC 2 are well-suited to compete, driven by Associated British Ports' emphasis on audited security standards. The contract demands rigorous security support and 24/7 operational capabilities, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the high-stakes area of port and group location security. Engaging in this contract could significantly bolster a firm's reputation and standing within the industry due to its high standards and critical nature.

## Notice

We are looking for an established and respected security partner to provide SOC and MDR capabilities that function over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The supplier should be able to provide physically present forensic support at our group or port locations (within the UK) to assist with a major incident within 4 hours.The security partner must demonstrate having audited security standards in place including ISO 27001. Other accreditations that would be beneficial are CREST, SOC 2 or similar and be familiar with the UK Network and Information Systems Regulation (2018).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for an established and respected security partner to provide SOC and MDR capabilities that function over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The supplier should be able to provide physically present forensic support at our group or port locations (within the UK) to assist with a major incident within 4 hours.The security partner must demonstrate having audited security standards in place including ISO 27001. Other accreditations that would be beneficial are CREST, SOC 2 or similar and be familiar with the UK Network and Information Systems Regulation (2018).

Renewal: To re-tender upon expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040805-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2E 9ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040805-2024
- 18 Apr 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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