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title: "Procurement of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a438"
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# Procurement of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Solutions

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a438

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for their "Procurement of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Solutions" aimed at enhancing data security software development services within the university. This contract falls under the services category within the University’s IT infrastructure needs. Located in Sheffield, within the UKE32 region, this initiative is delivered under a limited procurement method, ensuring compliance with the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 26th September 2025 and will commence in October 2025, with a maximum term of up to four years. This project involves continuous cyber security services, providing round-the-clock threat detection and incident response capabilities to support the university’s digital security requirements.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in the higher education or complex technical environments, such as large-scale IT service providers. The opportunity to deliver resilient SOC services on a continuous basis presents an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in cybersecurity and data management within academia. The absence of pre-publication of a call for competition suggests a direct award path, which might appeal to vendors already established within compliant frameworks like G-Cloud 14, such as KHIPU Networks Ltd, the awarded supplier for this contract.

## Notice

The University requires the provision of a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to provide continuous cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across its IT infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the Procurement The University requires the provision of a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to provide continuous cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across its IT infrastructure. Nature of Services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year monitoring of University systems and networks. Analysis of security events and escalation of incidents to the University's Digital Technology Services (DTS) team where further investigation is required. Authority for the SOC provider to take immediate protective action, including the disconnection of systems, in the event of confirmed malicious activity. Delivery of assurance, intelligence and reporting to support the University's overall cyber security posture and to maintain eligibility for cyber security insurance. Quantity / Scope A single contract covering the full scope of University IT systems. Continuous (24/365) managed service provision. Contract term: up to 4 years, commencing October 2025. Requirements The service must meet the requirements of cyber security insurance providers and underpin the University's ability to participate in research and consultancy contracts. The supplier must demonstrate proven capability to deliver resilient SOC services within a Higher Education or comparable complex technical environment.

### Procurement Information

The contract is awarded without prior publication in the Find a Tender service as it is made under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). In line with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, contracts may be awarded under a framework agreement without further publication, provided the framework has been lawfully established. G-Cloud 14 was procured compliantly and includes the required SOC services, making this direct award a lawful and compliant route to market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060584-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 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 | £561,137 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060584-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk

## Provenance

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