--- title: "Corporate IT Security Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055200" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055200" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055200.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055200.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2025-11-25" --- # Corporate IT Security Solution Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055200 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055200) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055200.json) ## Summary The recent public procurement process led by Merseytravel, an officer of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, focused on acquiring a "Corporate IT Security Solution". This procurement targets the cybersecurity industry, looking for a strategic Managed Detection and Response (MDR)/Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider to ensure robust security measures are implemented. The procurement was conducted following an open procedure with the entire process now completed. Sapphire Technologies Limited, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was awarded the contract valued at £720,000. The contract period begins on 24th November 2025 and has an initial duration of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The project is aimed at enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure without constraining business operations and focuses on service delivery within the UKD region of the United Kingdom. This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses particularly in the IT services sector, offering avenues for companies providing consulting, software development, and Internet support to expand their operations by delivering sophisticated cybersecurity solutions. Given the open procedure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had ample opportunity to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from Sapphire Technologies, an SME. For firms specialising in innovative cybersecurity technologies, this tender exemplifies a chance to establish a significant partnership with a public authority, fostering business growth through innovative service offerings and the potential for extended contractual engagements. ## Notice Merseytravel (an officer of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) is seeking to appoint a single strategic MDR/SOC provider to act as a trusted, accountable partner responsible for delivering robust cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and security operations, while driving innovation to ensure security enhances rather than constrains business operations. The proposed contract is for an initial 2 years with an option to extend up to an additional 2 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: As part of their bid, suppliers will be able to propose optional extras which can be purchased from the Contracting Authority over the term of the agreement. This will be detailed within the tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 Renewal: Potential extension of term by up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076870-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | £600,000 | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Nov 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076870-2025 - 31 Oct 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069984-2025 - 23 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076870-2025 25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069984-2025 31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2025 23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.sapphire.net - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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