Managed Security Services
Estimated value
£442k
Awarded value
£442k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
22 Jun 2026
Description
The service includes Managed Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management, Endpoint Detection and Response supported by Next Generation Anti?Virus, identity monitoring, cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, cyber maturity assessments, efficiency testing and full incident response readiness. These capabilities collectively enable the proactive identification, investigation and mitigation of threats across the GSA's digital environment. Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Enterprise data will be captured and analysed for indicators of attack or compromise, which, if discovered, shall initiate a first response. This response will be either automated or human, depending on the source of the detection. GSA require Level 1 and 2 support, and the first one hour of any Level 3 investigations. Support levels are defined below. Level 1 The first line of security analysts who manage security tools and run regular reporting. At this level, alerts and alert urgency will be determined by the security team. Decisions about escalation to Level 2 will also be undertaken at this level. Level 2 The second line of security analysts / engineers who have the expertise required to get to the root of a problem and assess which part of the enterprise may be compromised. Remediation and repair of problems is expected and issues for additional investigation will be highlighted. Level 3 The third line of security engineers / incident responders, which consists of highly skilled technical resource. If required, personnel will use advanced detection methods (threat hunting) to identify and neutralise the threat, providing remediation advice to the Client's IT team. Key deliverables: - Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service o 24/7x365 Threat Detection & Response o Ongoing Detection Engineering o Ongoing Use Case Development o Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) o Threat Hunting o Cyber Maturity Assessment o Incident Response (first 1 hour of IR) o Dedicated Customer Success Manager - SIEM Licensing (Splunk) 100GB - CrowdStrike EDR Licensing with Falcon Mobile (1650 endpoints)
Scope
- Reference
- 004
- Total value
- £441,880 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 30 Mar 2028
- CPV classifications
- 48000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 16 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£442k
Award date
16 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
30 Mar 2028