--- title: "TfGM SOC 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061186" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061186" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061186.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061186.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2026-01-29" --- # TfGM SOC 2026 Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061186 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061186) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061186.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the Security Operations Centres (SOC). This initiative aims to enhance its Information Services department's capacity to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber-security incidents via a managed 24x7x365 service. The organisation is seeking to commence the procurement process in early 2026, with the current contract ending in September 2026, covering services under the IT category. Businesses are invited to submit a Request for Information by 19th February 2026, with the procurement aiming to map out potential suppliers and define the precise procurement strategy, such as whether it will follow a framework or another route. This tender presents opportunities for growth for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in cyber-security and managed services. Companies that can offer comprehensive SOC solutions, including consulting, software development, and support, will find this opportunity beneficial. The procurement exercise encourages suppliers to engage and assist TfGM in shaping the final service specification, fostering beneficial partnerships between the public sector and businesses well-versed in IT security infrastructure. Such collaboration will potentially result in increased contracts and access to the public sector market. ## Notice Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is issuing this notice to engage with the market to find and to contact, specialist suppliers in the area of Security Operations Centres (SOC). The current contract that TfGM has for providing this service is due to end in September 2026 and TfGM are looking to start the process of procuring a new contract now. TfGM has an in-house Information Services (IS) department that provides IT services to TfGM employees and the travelling public. The IS department is responsible for the security of the services it provides and is seeking a supplier to enhance its ability to detect, respond and recover from cyber-security incidents through a managed 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre Capability. TfGM is therefore looking at running a procurement exercise, starting as soon as is practicable in 2026, for a supplier to provide this service. It is not known at this time what the procurement strategy will be (framework or other route) and it is the intention of this exercise to not only find out who can supply this service but also to get assistance with what will be included in the final specification and the best method of interacting with the suppliers / market. ### Planning Information TfGM are seeking to understand what is currently available in the market in this area and gain advice re its procurement strategy. TfGM are therefore inviting suitable suppliers to respond to an RfI (Request for Information) document. TfGM do not guarantee that this exercise will result in a procurement exercise. If your organisation can provide a solution that meets the requirements of this notice, please email procurement@tfgm.com with 'TfGM SOC 2026' in the subject field and the RfI document will then be shared with you. Responses to the RfI will then need to be submitted no later than 12pm on 19 February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007835-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 09:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007835-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007835-2026 29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://tfgm.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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