--- title: "Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d363" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d363" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d363.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d363.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLF SCHOOLS" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution Buyer: GLF SCHOOLS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d363 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d363) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d363.json) ## Summary GLF Schools has initiated a public procurement process for a Managed and Extended Detection and Response Solution to enhance security across its digital infrastructure. The opportunity is classified under the "Security software package" industry category, with delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, specifically within UKI and UKJ areas. The procurement process follows an open and competitive flexible procedure, and key milestones include an enquiry period ending on 7th August 2026, a tender submission deadline set for 10th September 2026, and an anticipated award period closure by 16th October 2026. The contract, valued at £360,000 (gross value: £432,000), is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 for a three-year term, with a possible extension for two additional years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in security software development and deployment, particularly those offering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions complemented by Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities. With its emphasis on quality, social value, and price, this procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped with capabilities in threat monitoring and response and possessing the flexibility to adapt solutions to meet evolving security challenges could find substantial growth and partnership potential through this contract. ## Notice GLF Schools seeks to procure a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, supported by Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities, to provide continuous threat monitoring, investigation, detection, and response capabilities across its digital estate. The Contract is required for a period of 3 years from 1st January 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years, ie a 3+2 year contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072807-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | £360,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLF SCHOOLS | | Locality | BANSTEAD | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM7 1AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | Nork | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072807-2026 - 29 Jul 2026 at 07:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071488-2026 - 24 Jul 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070350-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072807-2026 31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071488-2026 29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070350-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19685 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19686 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19687 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19688 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19689 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19690 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19691 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19692 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19693 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19694 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19695 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19804 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19985 ## Notice URLs - 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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