---
title: "Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Cyber Security Managed Detection and Response

Buyer: WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e8d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Waltham Forest College focuses on the acquisition of cyber security managed detection and response services. Under the industry category of security services, the contract is located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement process marked as complete as of 12th February 2026. This contract was awarded directly without competition, as it falls below the threshold, and has a contract period from 12th February 2026 to 11th February 2029. The procurement was aimed at benefiting SMEs, aligning with its suitability criteria, and was awarded to Arrow Business Communications Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security solutions, particularly those that provide managed detection and response services. As it favoured small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it is an excellent opportunity for agile businesses with expertise in this domain to expand their operations and establish a partnership with educational institutions like Waltham Forest College. SMEs specialising in security services will find this contract beneficial for growth in the education sector, leveraging the expertise of procurement consultancy services provided by Crescent Purchasing Limited to ensure streamlined operations and effective contract management.

## Notice

Managed detection and response services - cyber security

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,139 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARROW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012695-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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