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    ContractsManaged Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Service with Security Operations Centre
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    Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Service with Security Operations Centre

    Bristol City Council is testing the market for a managed XDR service with SOC capabilities to protect its IT infrastructure, cloud systems, networks, and devices.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 12 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender

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    • Contract value
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    • Closing date
      Rolling
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    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Lifecycle

    Open

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    12 October 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Bristol City Council is seeking suppliers for a soft market testing exercise to evaluate managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services with Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. The successful supplier will provide comprehensive security monitoring and threat detection across the Council's infrastructure, including on-premises systems, cloud services, networks, and end-user devices. This soft market test aims to understand the current marketplace, assess supplier capabilities, and identify suitable partners for potential future procurement. Interested suppliers must register their interest through ProContract at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login to access the detailed soft market testing documents and requirements.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Blue frontier1× · 25%
    2. Bath & North East Somerset Council1× · 25%
    3. ANS Group Ltd1× · 25%
    4. Data Privacy Advisory Service (DPAS)1× · 25%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078589

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    Sector
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