---
title: "24/7 365 IT Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af4b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# 24/7 365 IT Security Operations Centre

Buyer: ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af4b

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Royal Air Force Museum, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, involves the establishment of a "24/7 365 IT Security Operations Centre." This procurement, categorized under system and support services and technical computer support services, has the goal of providing continuous monitoring and incident response across the museum's information systems. The contract has an award date of 8th June 2026, is located in London, with services extending across various regions of the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This tender follows a limited procurement method with below-threshold competition, and the contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, is active from 30th April 2026 until 30th April 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT security and systems management, particularly those capable of delivering round-the-clock security operations and incident response services. Companies that can provide robust and continuous IT security solutions, as well as those experienced in simulating and responding to security incidents, would find this contract especially fitting. The procurement's specific need for comprehensive IT security oversight across multiple UK regions offers additional avenues for businesses with a wide operational footprint. Softcat PLC, being a large-scale supplier, suggests that the competition favoured established entities with comprehensive service delivery capabilities in the IT sector. This contract also includes potential options for enhancing incident response coverage, further underscoring opportunities for firms with advanced IT security expertise.

## Notice

Provision of security operations centre services to deliver continuous monitoring and incident response services across the Museum's information systems environment. The service must operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053597-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053597-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053597-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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