--- title: "Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424.json) ## Summary The Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has concluded a public procurement process titled "Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service." This procurement process, which falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities, specifically required a 24x7x365 managed service for security operations and SIEM in a Microsoft-only cloud environment. The contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 to Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, a company based in Dundee. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract initially published in April 2026 and the tender period ending on 1st May 2026. The award marks the culmination of a process that opened electronically to all interested parties and completed with the formal contract signing. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those adept in cloud-based solutions and security environments. The successful completion of the process by Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd, an SME, demonstrates the scope for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete and succeed in public tenders focused on specialised, technology-driven solutions. Companies with robust capabilities in managed security operations or strong partnerships within the housing sector will find these types of opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolio of public sector clients. ## Notice Service required is a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM service, delivering fully managed 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, response, and continuous improvement, operating in a co managed model for a Microsoft only cloud environment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As per appended inviation to tender Renewal: Option to extend into a fourth and final year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556976 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH7 4GH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith Walk | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRIGHTSOLID ONLINE TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556976 - 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553176 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553176&idx=2 24th April 2026 - Pricing Schedule that allows bidders to separate set-up costs from operating costs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR553176&idx=1 2nd April 2026 - Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553176 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service - Service required is a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM service, delivering fully managed 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, response, and continuous improvement, operating in a co managed model for a Microsoft only cloud environment. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556976 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Service - Service required is a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM service, delivering fully managed 24x7x365 monitoring, detection, response, and continuous improvement, operating in a co managed model for a Microsoft only cloud environment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairnha.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828424 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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