Hybrid Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Buyer
British Film Institute
Value
£150,000
Closes
2 November 2026
Where
LONDON, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The British Film Institute wants to hire a cybersecurity company to run a 24/7 security operations centre (SOC) that monitors their computer systems, detects threats, and responds to incidents. The contract runs for three years (1+1+1), with the first year being a probation period to prove the supplier can do the work properly.

What the buyer wants

• Set up and run a round-the-clock security monitoring service that watches critical BFI computer systems for threats • Detect, investigate and respond quickly to cybersecurity incidents (Priority 1 and 2) • Hunt for threats proactively and maintain secure logs of all security events • Provide clear incident escalation procedures and monthly reports for management • Identify and fix gaps in the monitoring system by the end of year one

Likely requirements

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This contract requires specialist cybersecurity expertise and 24/7 operational capability: most small tradespeople cannot compete. You must be a dedicated cybersecurity firm with existing SOC experience, certified security staff, and proven incident response capability.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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