TENDER FOR MANAGED AND EXTENDED DETECTION AND RESPONSE SOLUTION – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
GLF Schools – MDR/XDR 2026
Description
GLF Schools seeks to procure a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, supported by Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities, to provide continuous threat monitoring, investigation, detection, and response capabilities across its digital estate. The Contract is required for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 1 year.
The solution must provide:
• 24/7/365 security monitoring and threat hunting
• Integration with existing security infrastructure
• Incident response and remediation support
• Regular reporting and security posture improvement recommendations
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- Possible extension to October 2030
- 3 years, plus 1 year optional extension
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212732 – Security software development services
- 48732000 – Security software package
- 79212400 – Security services
Contract locations
- UKI34 – Wandsworth
- UKI62 – Croydon
- UKJ11 – Berkshire
- UKJ14 – Oxfordshire
- UKJ25 – West Surrey
- UKJ26 – East Surrey
- UKJ28 – West Sussex (North East)
Region: South East England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 September 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
10 September 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality | Technical solution and implementation approach | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost of ownership | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Social value commitments | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
GLF Schools
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
GLF Schools,
Picquets Way,
Banstead,
SM7 1AG
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@glfschools.org
Region: UKJ2 – Surrey, East and West Sussex
Organisation type: Public authority – education
Source: View original notice on Find a Tender Service
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