---
title: "Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050724"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050724

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) lab featuring a Cyber Threat Simulator. This contract, tagged under the IT services industry category, was awarded to Geode Services on 5th June 2025. The open competition procurement method facilitated the selection process. The project, valued at £82,894.05, is slated to begin on 1st July 2025 and run until 30th June 2028. The process was initiated as a tender and the final award marks the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large companies specialising in IT consulting and support services, like Geode Services. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity simulations and threat mitigation would find this type of contract especially lucrative. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company’s portfolio and offer sustained revenue over the contract period, alongside potential for contract extensions. Participating in open competitions, such as this, allows businesses to showcase their offerings and secure significant public sector engagements.

## Notice

Provision of SOC lab - Cyber Threat Simulator - UoB

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Possible to extend for 2 terms of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031564-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| Awards value | £82,894 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEODE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031564-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016846-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031564-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016846-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current
  Please refer to tender documents accessible at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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