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    ContractsCyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Services
    Awarded contract

    Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Services

    Awarded
    £560k
    Published 2 Oct 2026

    DCMS is seeking a supplier to deliver comprehensive cyber security operations center services including monitoring, incident response, and threat management.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 2 Oct 2026· 3 days agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £560k
    Published 2 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £560,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      3 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ST
      SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 days ago.

    2 Oct 2026Today3 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a qualified supplier to provide comprehensive cyber security operations center (SOC) services. These services should include threat monitoring, incident detection and response, security event management, and vulnerability assessment. The successful supplier will need to demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity best practices, have the ability to operate 24/7 monitoring capabilities, and provide qualified security personnel with relevant certifications. This opportunity is suitable for organizations experienced in delivering managed security services to government and public sector organizations.

    Track record

    7 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT has awarded 7 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Xansium Consulting Ltd1× · 14%
    2. Bit Zesty1× · 14%
    3. VINMORE LIMITED1× · 14%
    4. SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED1× · 14%
    5. The Financial Times1× · 14%
    6. TPXIMPACT LIMITED1× · 14%

    +1 more supplier

    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
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    5d22427e-641c-4a1b-a6b5-e7e67da59436-916364
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT
    Sector
    IT & Software