---
title: "Security Operation Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4ad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4ad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-12-12"
---

# Security Operation Centre

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4ad

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed its contracting process for the establishment of a Security Operation Centre, a critical function to maintain its cyber security and manage live threats. This procurement took place under the sub-central government category, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. LTIMINDTREE UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract. The award notice was published on 12th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category with a total contract value of £28,215 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those capable of addressing advanced security threats and maintaining robust digital infrastructure. Companies with extensive expertise in providing security solutions would benefit from engaging with similar procurements by public authorities like universities, potentially expanding their market presence and client base. The prospects are favourable for larger firms, given the complexity and scale of the cyber security needs addressed in such tenders.

## Notice

The contractor function is critical to maintaining the organisation's cyber security and managing live threats. Any interruption or degradation of this service would expose the organisation to an unacceptable level of risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082425-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LTIMINDTREE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082425-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082399-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082425-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082399-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- http://www.ltimindtree.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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