Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Sheffield Hallam University
10005790
City Campus
Sheffield
S11WB
UK
E-mail: strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.shu.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Body Govern by Pubic Law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Procurement of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Solutions
Reference number: 2526-09-DTS-JM
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72212732
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University requires the provision of a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to provide continuous cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across its IT infrastructure.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
561 137.67
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Description of the Procurement
The University requires the provision of a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service to provide continuous cyber security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response across its IT infrastructure.
Nature of Services
24 hours a day, 365 days a year monitoring of University systems and networks.
Analysis of security events and escalation of incidents to the University's Digital Technology Services (DTS) team where further investigation is required.
Authority for the SOC provider to take immediate protective action, including the disconnection of systems, in the event of confirmed malicious activity.
Delivery of assurance, intelligence and reporting to support the University's overall cyber security posture and to maintain eligibility for cyber security insurance.
Quantity / Scope
A single contract covering the full scope of University IT systems.
Continuous (24/365) managed service provision.
Contract term: up to 4 years, commencing October 2025.
Requirements
The service must meet the requirements of cyber security insurance providers and underpin the University's ability to participate in research and consultancy contracts.
The supplier must demonstrate proven capability to deliver resilient SOC services within a Higher Education or comparable complex technical environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
The contract is awarded without prior publication in the Find a Tender service as it is made under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). In line with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, contracts may be awarded under a framework agreement without further publication, provided the framework has been lawfully established. G-Cloud 14 was procured compliantly and includes the required SOC services, making this direct award a lawful and compliant route to market.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2526-09-DTS-JM
Title: Procurement of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 01
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KHIPU Networks Ltd
5218573
3 Waterfront Business Park Fleet,
Hampshire
GU51 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 561 137.67
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheffield Hallam University
Furnival Works
Sheffield
S1 4QT
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2025