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title: "Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre"
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# Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

Buyer: HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGE (HRUC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6be

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## Summary

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC), targeting IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was conducted under a Further Competition process within the Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 YPO Framework, Lot 5 - Cyber Security, and was awarded to Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd. This contract is active from 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2029, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement process was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, and was completed in full compliance with the YPO framework rules under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed IT services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security. Given the scope of services such as 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and strategic advisory services, companies that can deliver innovative and efficient security solutions will find this contract attractive. The SOC is designed to support HRUC's expanding educational network, accommodating new colleges and increased digital demand. Businesses with a strong record in delivering scalable and adaptable IT solutions, especially those focused on the educational sector, could greatly benefit from such contracts, further boosting their market credibility and service portfolio.

## Notice

Call-Off Contract for the provision of a fully-managed Cyber Security Centre to Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), awarded following a Further Competition process under 001229 - Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 YPO Framework, Lot 5 - Cyber Security. The Call-Off Contract covers an initial period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully managed 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), with provision to accommodate new/joining colleges, additional campuses, increases in staff, students and digital endpoints, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. The Call-Off Contract will cover the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months (subject to an annual review and KPI performance). A Further Competition was conducted under the 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further Competition invited tenders from all suppliers who were successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Cyber Security. HRUC was formed in January 2023 through the merger of Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College and Uxbridge College. The group delivers education across five campus sites located in Harrow, Harrow Weald, Uxbridge, Hayes and Richmond. Core services include: - Monitoring and Detection (24/7/365) - Incident Response - Exposure and validation - Threat Intelligence - Strategic Advisory Services

Options: 1) The authority has an option to extend the contract for 2 x 12 months in accordance with the terms of the contract, subject to an annual review and satisfactory KPI performance. 2) The authority reserves the right to extend the services to new/additional Colleges and critical systems, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. These will be agreed, in advance, in line with the rates for the existing colleges, campuses, users and digital endpoints set out in the contract pricing schedule and the commercial terms of the contract.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded following a compliant further competition conducted in accordance with the rules of the overarching framework agreement: YPO 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions II, Lot 5 (Cyber Security) which was awarded under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064370-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £937,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGE (HRUC) |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064370-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hruc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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