---
title: "Managed Security Operation Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d289"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Managed Security Operation Centre

Buyer: FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d289

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## Summary

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited is currently in the tender stage for its Managed Security Operation Centre project with a focus on information technology services. The procurement process is underway with significant dates on the horizon, including an expression of interest deadline on 5th March 2026, and the contract slated to begin on 27th July 2026. Located in London, this procurement is conducted via a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, valuing the contract at £1,850,000. The selection process is selective, intending to shortlist up to five suppliers following assessment of Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) responses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT services firms specialising in managed detection and response services, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses adept at integrating cybersecurity services with existing technologies and systems will be well-suited to compete. The project scope, coupled with the potential to engage with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, positions this opportunity as a lucrative prospect for SMEs and larger IT firms looking to solidify their presence in government contracts.

## Notice

FSCS is seeking to procure a new outsourced hybrid outsourced Security Operations Centre, providing UK-based 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities. The supplier will need to integrate with our existing SIEM and EDR/XDR capabilities as well as our IT ticketing system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: FSCS will have the option to extend twice by periods of 12 months each (Maximum term 5 years)

### Planning Information

The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
This is a Request for Information and to engage in Preliminary Market Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010987-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-07-26 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,850,000 |
| Lots value | £1,850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3A 7QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010987-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 16:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069515-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067845-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010987-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069515-2025
  29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067845-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XME9E9VGYY
  https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XME9E9VGYY

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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