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title: "DA from YPO FW for Real Protect - Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059439"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# DA from YPO FW for Real Protect - Security Operations Centre

Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059439

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Stockton on Tees Borough Council was recently completed as part of the YPO Framework for Real Protect - a Security Operations Centre (SOC). This initiative falls under the industry category of surveillance and security systems, with locations of delivery set in regions UKC11 and UKC13, encompassing Stockton on Tees and Darlington. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 17th July 2025 to Aspire Technology Solutions Limited. The procurement method was a Direct Award from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions framework, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for technology and cybersecurity firms aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector markets. Businesses with capabilities in managing and monitoring security operations centres, providing network hardware solutions, and offering swift incident response services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Aspire Technology Solutions Limited’s local presence and comprehensive service offering highlight the importance of reliable and responsive cybersecurity solutions, indicating a growing demand for expertise in robust security frameworks within regional authorities.

## Notice

This contract has been established to secure a service focused on improving the council's overall security posture. The provider will operate a continuous 24/7 monitoring system designed to safeguard the authority against ongoing cyber threats. This solution, known as a Security Operations Centre (SOC), involves cybersecurity professionals who investigate alerts and isolate potential threats. The SOC will complement the existing resources within Xentrall, effectively serving as an extension of our current services. In addition to offering specialised expertise, this arrangement delivers essential protection during critical out-of-hours periods. Previously, an Incident Response contract was in place to support recovery in the event of a cyber incident; the new service retains this function while introducing proactive monitoring capabilities. Aspires services have demonstrated reliability and effectiveness. Furthermore, this supplier manages our internet connectivity and network hardware, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control. Being locally based, the company can deliver a rapid response should a significant incident arise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract was awarded via a Direct Award, calling off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded following the rules and regulations of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053962-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £488,448 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053962-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.darlington.gov.uk/
- https://www.stockton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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