---
title: "SOC Out-of-Hours Protective Monitoring Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# SOC Out-of-Hours Protective Monitoring Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e3

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is in the planning stages of reprocurement for the SOC Out-of-Hours Protective Monitoring Service. This procurement is in the services category under Information technology services and is anticipated to cover the hybrid monitoring needs of Defra's Security Operations Centre. The procurement process is slated to follow timelines beginning from 10th March 2026, with the contract award expected on 11th June and commencement on 1st November 2026. Interested parties must work towards deadlines such as the ITT submission on 20th April 2026. The procurement is facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service's DPS, specifically the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, with a contract value of £1.2 million, indicating substantial opportunity for service providers specialising in IT services.

This tender offers a promising prospect for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those focusing on consulting and support services. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity or IT service provision are well-positioned to bid for this opportunity. Registering on the DPS is crucial for companies wishing to be considered, enabling them to access government procurement markets. Competitive companies should have the ability to provide continuous monitoring solutions outside standard working hours, aligning with Defra's requirements. SMEs with agile offerings in cybersecurity may see significant growth potential, leveraging their capabilities to deliver effective out-of-hours protective monitoring services.

## Notice

Defra's Security Operations Centre (SOC) is reliant on a hybrid model for protective monitoring, whereby Defra's internal SOC provides coverage during standard business hours (09:00-17:00) Monday to Friday and an external supplier delivers monitoring outside these hours. Defra is seeking to reprocure this out-of-hours Protective Monitoring SOC service when the incumbent contract expires on 31st October 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Term:
The Authority is seeking an initial contract term of 3-years, with two options to extend for 1-year each (3+1+1).
Route to Market:
The Crown Commercial Service's RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. Suppliers must register on the DPS via CCS' website and meet the Contracting Authority's requirements to be considered for this opportunity.
Timelines* (2026)
10th March - ITT Stage 1 released
23rd March - ITT Stage 2 released
20th April - ITT Submission deadline
11th June - Contract Award
1st November - Contract Start Date
*Please note that these are provisional timelines and could be subject to change at the Authority's discretion. Additional information: Please register on the DPS here https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM37643?nav=0 to be considered for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083442-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 14:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083442-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM37643?nav=0
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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