---
title: "Managed Detection & Response (MDR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067862"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD COLLEGE"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

Buyer: BRADFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067862

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bradford College located in Bradford, United Kingdom, focuses on Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services within the IT hardware and associated services industry. This direct award contract, valued at £296,998, and set under the PS IT Hardware framework (Framework Number: Y26005), confirms an award without competition due to urgency and notice technicalities. The contracting stage is complete, with the contract spanning from 24th April 2026 to 30th March 2029. This procurement process applies primarily within the UK region and is categorized under goods, specifically targeting software packages and information systems.

For businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software solutions, this tender presents an opportunity to supply cutting-edge detection and protection services. Given the direct award nature, Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale company located in York, was chosen for this three-year project, highlighting the need for businesses with an established track record in delivering robust cybersecurity and IT solutions. Companies with expertise in managed IT services, encryption, and proactive threat response are poised to benefit should future similar opportunities arise under this framework or from similar public sector procurements.

## Notice

Delays with error messages publishing notices. Price secured before end of March. This is an "award without competition" under the Procurement Services "IT Hardware, ITAD & Associated Services" framework (PS IT Hardware) [Y26005]. (Framework Number: Y26005; PA 2023 Award Notice: 2025/S: 000-068914; ocds-h6vhtk-055242).

### Procurement Information

Delays with error messages publishing notices. Price secured before end of March. This is an "award without competition" under the Procurement Services "IT Hardware, ITAD & Associated Services" framework (PS IT Hardware) [Y26005]. (Framework Number: Y26005; PA 2023 Award Notice: 2025/S: 000-068914; ocds-h6vhtk-055242).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £296,998 |
| Contracts value | £296,998 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031908-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:49 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029684-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029350-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031925-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031908-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029684-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029350-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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