Scope
Reference
FSCS558
Description
****This is a duplication. Prospective Tenderers should see Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010987*******
FSCS is seeking to procure a new outsourced hybrid outsourced Security Operations Centre, providing UK-based 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities.
The supplier will need to integrate with our existing SIEM and EDR/XDR capabilities as well as our IT ticketing system.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Information-technology-services./XME9E9VGYY
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,850,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2029
- Possible extension to 26 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
FSCS will have the option to extend twice by periods of 12 months each (Maximum term 5 years)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72222300 - Information technology services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
****This is a duplication. Prospective Tenderers should see Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010987*******
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation: Legal and financial conditions of participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest.
Suppliers requesting to participate in this procurement competition are required to submit their completed PSQs through Delta-esourcing (the Portal) by the deadline set out in this tender notice.
Technical ability conditions of participation
****This is a duplication. Prospective Tenderers should see Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010987*******participation are set out in the PSQ which can be obtained via the Portal on registration to express interest.
Suppliers requesting to participate in this procurement competition are required to submit their completed PSQs through Delta-esourcing (the Portal) by the deadline set out in this tender notice.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Total Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Total Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices must be submitted to Payables@fscs.org.uk and must quote a valid Purchase Order Number.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
****This is a duplication. Prospective Tenderers should see Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010987*******
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023.
The technical specification which are expected to be met for this procurement can be found in the Service Requirements document which is available via the Portal.
FSCS intends to shortlist up to 5 suppliers with the highest scoring Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) responses to participate in the tender stages (ITT) of the competitive flexible procedure. Upon completion of the PSQ stage, a shortlisted selection of suppliers will be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage.
At the ITT stage, FSCS may conduct Site Visits and Presentations as part of evaluation of Tenders.
Further information and breakdown of the ITT stage will be shared with Shortlisted Bidders. Following the ITT stage tender submissions, FSCS intends to award the contract to the Bidder with the Most Advantageous Tender.
FSCS will use an online portal at www.delta-esourcing.com ("the Portal") to make associated tender documents available to suppliers.
Suppliers requesting to participate in this procurement competition are required to submit their completed PSQs through the Portal by the deadline set out in this tender notice.
The following associated tender documents are being provided with the publication of this tender notice to provide further information about the procurement and are available on the Portal:
• Tender Notice
• PSQ
• Service Requirements
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Contracting authority
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMP-1789-RLBG
5th Floor, The St Botolph Building, 38-139 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)