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title: "CSOC 24x7 Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b691"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# CSOC 24x7 Monitoring

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b691

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## Summary

In the latest procurement process, NHS England has completed the contracting for the "CSOC 24x7 Monitoring" project, classified under security software development services within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted via a selective, restricted procedure with a focus on price as the award criterion. The contract, valued at £7,080,000, has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. The process reached the award stage and was concluded with the signing of the contract on 10th June 2025. This initiative is centred around delivering Cyber Security Operations Centre 24x7 services throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those capable of providing around-the-clock operational support. Established firms with robust technical capabilities in security software development would be well-suited to compete, especially given the focus on price and potential extensions, allowing for a long-term strategic relationship. Large enterprises like IBM are well positioned, but there's room for others to innovate and offer competitive bids in future opportunities as the sector continues to grow. Participation in such contracts helps bolster business growth by creating lasting ties with major public sector organizations like NHS England.

## Notice

Contract for Cyber Security Operations Centre 24x7 Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This was an opportunity to seek to put in place a contract with one Provider, to deliver Cyber CSOC 24 x 7 Services,

Options: 2 x 12 months extensions

Renewal: Buyers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM3764.iii Cyber Services 3 DPS Agreement should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows buyers to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035928-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,980,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM; MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035928-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018226-2025
- 14 Nov 2024 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036913-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ibm.com
- http://www.mti.com
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c8a6f7a-ea75-4463-b05a-a56c140a7582
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com
- https://youtu.be/1gMaIEIqEyY

## Provenance

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