---
title: "Cyber Security Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068255"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068255.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Cyber Security Services

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068255

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of cyber security services, focusing on enhancing their IT security landscape. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates spanning from 14 April to 5 May 2026 for market engagement. Titled "Cyber Security Services," this tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, internet support, and related activities. It is intended to support the Greater Manchester Pension Fund’s digital infrastructure, primarily built on Microsoft technologies. The procurement is expected to culminate in a contract starting from 1 September 2026, set to run until 31 August 2029, with an extension option up to 31 August 2031. The location for the delivery is designated within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity solutions, threat monitoring, and incident response. As the Fund seeks to bolster its security capacity in light of expiring contracts and distributed cyber responsibilities, businesses that can offer robust, proactive cyber security measures, especially those familiar with Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, would be well-suited to compete. Companies with experience in providing continuous 24/7 monitoring and advanced threat investigation will find this tender appealing, potentially paving the way for strengthening their market presence and expanding service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), administered by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, operates its own dedicated IT function, independent from the Council's centralised IT service. The Fund manages a modern digital estate built primarily on Microsoft 365, Azure, and virtualised infrastructure, supporting approximately 240 users. GMPF does not have a dedicated in-house cyber security team. Cyber responsibilities are distributed across general IT staff alongside broader operational duties. While the Fund has invested in Microsoft security technologies and maintains an external cyber incident response (IR) retainer, it does not have the capability to provide continuous 24/7 monitoring, threat investigation or proactive threat hunting. The current incident response retainer expires on 13 October 2026, and therefore the new contract should be in place by 1 September 2026, with the IR service commencing from 14 October 2026.

### Planning Information

Project information - DN812912 via The Chest.
Interest window:14/04/2026 17:00 to 05/05/2026 16:00.
Expressions of Interest to submitted via The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033919-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## 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 Apr 2026 at 15:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033919-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033919-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gmpf.org.uk/about/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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