--- title: "SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066870.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-14" --- # SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066870.json) ## Summary Jisc, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification in the UK, is in the planning stage of a new tender process. They seek to procure a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution to enhance their Security Operations Centre (SOC), which serves the UK education and research sector. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Initial notice was published on 14 May 2026, with a planned contract period beginning on 1 October 2027. Prospective suppliers have until 1 July 2026 to note the future notice date, while no formal procurement process has yet commenced. For businesses in the IT services field, particularly those specialising in security technologies, this tender presents a valuable opportunity. With Jisc focusing on managed security monitoring, businesses offering innovative solutions that enhance detection, investigation, automation, and response capabilities would be well-suited to participate. Although this notice serves primarily for market awareness, staying informed about such tenders could potentially lead to future business growth. Companies should ensure they are registered on Jisc's e-procurement portal to partake in eventual official procurement stages. ## Notice Jisc operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) providing managed security monitoring, detection, and response services to organisations across the UK education and research sector. Jisc intends to procure a platform to support its detection, investigation, automation, and response functions. A pre market engagement exercise has been conducted for the purpose of investigating the most appropriate route to market/ viable SIEM/SOAR solution for Jisc. The PME carried out has been undertaken solely to inform Jisc's understanding of the market. Participation in such activities will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process, including supplier selection or shortlisting, which will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. * This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. * Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. * All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. * The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. * Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. * To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103594&TID=100108787&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044473-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JISC | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol 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 - 14 May 2026 at 14:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044473-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022351-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044473-2026 14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022351-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103594&TID=100108787&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.jisc.ac.uk - 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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