---
title: "Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829973"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)

Buyer: TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829973

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## Summary

Trust Housing Association Ltd, based in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber)." This initiative, under the industry category of housing and community amenities, is centered on increasing cyber security resilience through the implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) in collaboration with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC). The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior competition publication, and falls under the services category. The award, valued at £158,000, was signed on 30th March 2026, and the procurement stage is at the award phase.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT solutions, particularly those adept at managing security information and event systems. The involvement of an SME, XMA Limited, as the awarded supplier, highlights opportunities for smaller enterprises to participate in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in cyber security operations, looking to expand their portfolio within the housing and community amenities sector, would find this contract advantageous. This tender underscores the relevance of offering cutting-edge security solutions to fulfil the growing demand for cyber resilience in public sector operations.

## Notice

The aim of the procurement project was to appoint a partner supplier to increase cyber security resilience through implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) combined with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the procurement project was to appoint a partner supplier to increase cyber security resilience through implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) combined with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC).

### Procurement Information

Framework award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554317 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 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 | £158,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| 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 | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554317

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554317
  Security Operations Centre (Acumen Cyber) - The aim of the procurement project was to appoint a partner supplier to increase cyber security resilience through implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) combined with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.trustha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829973

## Provenance

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