GB-Bristol: SIEM System
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): GB-Bristol: SIEM System. By Office for Students. Awarded to Softcat PLC (GBP 130K, Nov 2025).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software and Enterprise Systems. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 130,462.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This tender, originating from the United Kingdom, seeks the provision of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system. The procurement falls under the broad category of software packages and information systems, as indicated by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 48000000. The contracting authority, while not explicitly named in the provided snippet, is understood to be a public sector entity within the UK.
A SIEM system is a critical component for modern cybersecurity, designed to collect, analyze, and correlate security-related log data from various sources across an organization's network and IT infrastructure.
The successful bidder will be expected to supply, and potentially implement and configure, a robust SIEM solution capable of detecting, investigating, and responding to a wide range of security threats and vulnerabilities. Typical requirements for such a tender often include features such as real-time monitoring, threat intelligence integration, incident response capabilities, compliance reporting, and comprehensive audit trails. Bidders are likely to be evaluated on the technical capabilities of their proposed solution, their experience in delivering similar projects, pricing, and their ability to provide ongoing support and maintenance. Further details regarding the specific scope of work, service level agreements, and evaluation criteria will be available to registered bidders.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 5, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: BIP999349182. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Office for Students
Office for Students has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Office for Students in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Softcat PLC was awarded the contract for £130,462. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BIP999349182 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Softcat PLC. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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