--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice For WMCA's Managed Security Operations Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d82.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-08-26" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement Notice For WMCA's Managed Security Operations Centre Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d82.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently in the planning stage for procuring a Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC), with the project titled "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice For WMCA's Managed Security Operations Centre." The industry category focuses on security software packages and data security software development services. This initiative is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance WMCA's cyber threat monitoring and response capabilities. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement through WMCA's e-tendering portal, with a questionnaire due by 12th September 2025. The procurement process adheres to legal requirements as set out in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and data security services, particularly those with capabilities in proactive threat hunting and security posture improvement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically noted as suitable candidates, as they can contribute innovative solutions and expertise in the security sector. The contract term is projected from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2029, offering a lucrative avenue for businesses to expand their portfolio and engage in a significant public sector contract. Companies that are prepared to evolve WMCA's approach beyond reactive measures will be particularly well-positioned to respond to this unique opportunity. ## Notice West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is exploring the option of procuring a Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC). As cyber threats become more advanced, WMCA recognises the need to enhance its monitoring and response capabilities. WMCA require a future SOC service that not only reacts to alerts but also provides proactive threat hunting, greater visibility of risks and actionable guidance on how to improve our security posture. Through conducting this pre-market engagement, WMCA is seeking to gain a greater understanding of suppliers within this market who would be interested in responding to the upcoming release of WMCA's specification of requirements. Please also note that this is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. This market engagement is an early step to help us shape our approach before moving into the procurement stage. The WMCA will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party participating in this exercise. WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Preliminary Market Engagement for the Delivery of a Managed Security Operations Centre Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_260 ### Planning Information WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Pre Market Engagement Title: Preliminary Market Engagement for the Delivery of a Managed Security Operations Centre Bravo Solution Project Reference: PQQ_260 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051149-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package - 72212732 - Data security software development services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2025 at 09:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051149-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051149-2025 26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.WMCA.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk - 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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