Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-a7d6-7117-b389-73439a0306c8/security-operation-centre pending GB open procedure # Security Operation Centre [Bournemouth University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-university) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Bournemouth University ("BU" or the "University") is exploring options for the provision of a co-managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to enhance and future-proof its cyber security operations capability. The University is seeking market feedback from experienced Managed Security Service Providers to better understand available service models, implementation approaches, commercial arrangements and indicative costs. BU has invested significantly in its internal cyber security capability and Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID Protection, Security Copilot and related services. The University is now considering how external specialist support could complement its in-house team through a co-managed SOC operating model. The key objectives of a future service are expected to include: - Enhancing monitoring, detection and response capabilities through either 24/7 or out-of-hours SOC coverage. - Improving threat detection, triage, false-positive reduction and incident response effectiveness. - Providing additional specialist expertise, operational resilience and surge capacity during major incidents or periods of heightened risk. - Maintaining and continuously improving detection rules, playbooks, automation and security monitoring capabilities. - Leveraging threat intelligence, sector insight, automation and AI-enabled capabilities to strengthen cyber resilience and operational effectiveness. - Establishing a robust governance, reporting and service management framework with clear responsibilities between BU and the supplier. - Maximising the value of the University's existing Microsoft security investments while minimising the need for additional tooling wherever appropriate. The University wishes to understand how the market can support these objectives, together with the costs, benefits, risks and implementation considerations associated with different service models. Supplier feedback received through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will help inform the University's future requirements, budget planning and procurement strategy. Read full description ## CPV classification System and support services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0774e7-2026-09-24T11:14:25+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0774e7-2026-09-24T11:14:25+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Bournemouth University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-university) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request · Borough of Telford & Wrekin · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request) [Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego · Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny · 58 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening · Gemeente Helmond · 18 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Recuritment of 3(Three) Senior Full-Stack Software Engineers for EARDIP PIU, MInT · Ministry of Innovation and Technology · 11 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14db4-0886-72d6-b6ae-a98403a767f3/recuritment-of-3three-senior-full-stack-software-engineers-for-eardip-piu-min) [Recruitment of Junior Information Systems / IT Assistant · Ministry of Environment and Urbanization GDCA · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14db4-0902-7278-a6b2-3a2b4c1de9ef/recruitment-of-junior-information-systems-it-assistant) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 37 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)