---
title: "Security Operations Centre (SOC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-04"
---

# Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd92

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## Summary

Cardiff University is planning a procurement process titled "Security Operations Centre (SOC)" in the IT services industry category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet and support services. This process is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom (UKL22), and falls under the Welsh devolved regulations. Currently in the planning stage, key dates include a preliminary market engagement due by 14 May 2025, with the future notice expected on 1 July 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 October 2025, lasting until 30 September 2030, with a potential extension up to 2032.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services. Companies skilled in security operations and consultancy can benefit from engaging with Cardiff University, a prestigious higher education institution. The competition is ideal for firms with a strong background in software development and support services. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish a strategic partnership with a public undertaking committed to long-term collaboration.

## Notice

Please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home to download the full notice and submit responses

### Planning Information

Details available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013183-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013183-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013183-2025
  4th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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