Scope
Reference
DDaT25591 - UKSBS Security Operations Center
Description
UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS) is seeking to procure a hybrid managed, 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance the security posture of its NEO environments. The
primary function of this service is to provide continuous, human-led monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents, leveraging the Exabeam SIEM platform that is currently used within UKSBS. The Managed SOC will ensure rapid identification and mitigation of threats, safeguarding sensitive data and supporting business continuity across all UKSBS operations.
Through this notice we are looking for engagement with the market and feedback and what is available in general along with any elements of innovation that may need to be considered.
Please see below link which will take you to a form with a list of market engagement questions. If you could please provide feedback by 14:00pm (GMT) 21/01/2026 this will be much appreciated.
To Access the Requirements Specification which is the current version of the specification which will provide further details on the requirement you will need to contact the DDaT procurement team at UKSBS on ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Once you have received the specification you will then be able to answer the list of market engagement questions accessible through the link below:-
Please contact ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, referencing DDaT25591 - UKSBS Security Operations Center - market engagement - to gain access to the specification.
Please note that the route to market is undecided at this moment in time. It is hoped that through this pre-market engagement this will help to inform this.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027
- Possible extension to 5 April 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 January 2026
Engagement process description
The Contracting Authority UK Shared Business Services would like to conduct pre-market engagement.
As part of this information gathering exercise, we have developed a series of questions to ascertain the capability, the capacity and the appetite of the current market and would welcome your responses.
Please see link below to access the questionnaire:
Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questionnaire before 14:00pm (GMT) on 21st January 2026
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
Contracting authority
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government