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ocds-h6vhtk-0506cc · tender

Managed Service Provider (MSP) & Security Operations Centre (SOC) / SEIM Provider

Waste & Resources Action Programme

Estimated Value

Up to £180,000

Deadline

20 May 2025

Published

24 April 2025

Type

Not specified

South EastGBopen

Overview

WRAP is seeking to procure support across two (2) distinct service packages: •Service Package 1: Managed Service Provider (MSP) •Service Package 2: Security Operations Centre (SOC) / SIEM Provider Bidders may submit a proposal for one or both packages. WRAP may award a single contract covering both service areas or award separate contracts for each service package, depending on the quality and value for money of the responses.

Service Package 1: Managed Service Provider (MSP) The primary objective of this package is to supplement WRAP’s internal IT function with a scalable, flexible and proactive Managed IT Services Partner. The MSP will enhance WRAP’s operational resilience, ensure efficient ticket management, maintain high system performance and align IT service delivery with WRAP’s evolving organisational needs and cybersecurity posture.

Service Package 1: Security Operations Centre (SOC) / SIEM Provider The objective of this package is to secure WRAP’s IT environment by delivering robust, around-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring, rapid incident response, and advanced threat intelligence services. The selected provider will strengthen WRAP’s security posture and support regulatory compliance.

Regulations cited

  • Data Protection Act 2018

Additional details

To submit a Bid, register for free on: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Access Code (to find the opportunity): XU66K63TY7 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-IT... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XU66K63TY7 The primary objective of this package is to supplement WRAP’s internal IT function with a scalable, flexible and proactive Managed IT Services Partner.

The MSP will enhance WRAP’s operational resilience, ensure efficient ticket management, maintain high system performance and align IT service delivery with WRAP’s evolving organisational needs and cybersecurity posture. Services required are as follows: Server Monitoring & Reporting Provide 24/7 real-time monitoring of WRAP's Azure-based virtual servers.

Detect and report on performance degradation, downtime, system anomalies, and security issues. Deliver automated and manual alerts for potential threats or service failures.

Generate monthly reports covering server health, uptime, patching status, capacity utilisation, and threat logs. IT Support Escalation, Overflow and Flexible Support Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, acting as an escalation point for complex IT incidents.

Respond to overflow tickets exceeding internal team capacity (i.e., 20+ tickets/month). Ensure tight integration with WRAP’s ITSM system (Freshservice) for ticket visibility and lifecycle updates.

Be able to scale up support provision within 24 hours, as needed for peak periods or critical events. Ability to attend WRAP Offices for to supplement on-site IT presence.

Full Helpdesk Coverage Provide full-service first line and second-line helpdesk support when WRAP’s internal team is unavailable (e.g., holidays, absences). Deliver end-user support (remote or on-site if necessary), including troubleshooting, password resets, software/hardware issues, and user onboarding/offboarding.

Liaise with third-party vendors and escalate incidents to manufacturers or cloud providers as required. Project Support Contribute a minimum of 2 hours per month to support WRAP's digital projects (e.g., migrations, software rollouts, endpoint configuration).

Allow unused support hours to roll over for future use to enable flexibility in project delivery. Knowledge Management Maintain and update WRAP’s internal knowledge base to reflect new system configurations, known issues, and support resolutions.

Ensure regular documentation updates within Freshservice, enabling WRAP's internal team to access up-to-date self-help and procedural guides. Compliance & Cybersecurity Ensure all services comply with relevant data protection laws and certifications, including GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001.

Implement and maintain baseline cybersecurity hygiene (e.g., patching, MFA enforcement, basic security hardening). Review & Collaboration Attend monthly service review meetings to report performance against SLAs, review incidents, and discuss ongoing improvements.

Participate in quarterly strategic reviews to align services with WRAP’s IT roadmap and business goals. Identifying industry trends and insights to help WRAP stay current.

Working Hours Provide core services during UK business hours (08:00 – 17:00 GMT/BST, Monday to Friday), with capacity for out-of-hours escalation in urgent situations if needed. The objective of this package is to secure WRAP’s IT environment by delivering robust, around-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring, rapid incident response, and advanced threat intelligence services.

The selected provider will strengthen WRAP’s security posture and support regulatory compliance. Services required are as follows: 24/7 Security Monitoring Provide continuous monitoring through a mature SIEM solution, capturing logs from cloud and on-prem environments.

Detect known and unknown threats using automated correlation engines and behaviour analytics. Alert WRAP to critical incidents, providing actionable context and remediation suggestions.

Incident Response & Remediation Provide hands-on containment, investigation, and remediation support for security incidents. Respond in accordance with defined SLAs (e.g., critical threat response within 15 minutes).

Hold NCSC-assured service provider status or equivalent (e.g., CREST, CIR Level 2+ certification). Threat Intelligence & Hunting Conduct proactive threat hunting activities based on emerging indicators of compromise (IOCs) and known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Ingest and apply global threat intelligence feeds, adapting detection rules accordingly. Compliance & Regulatory Support Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and other UK regulatory standards.

Enable auditable log retention, forensic readiness, and transparent record-keeping. Integration with WRAP’s Security Stack Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Security Centre, EDR/XDR tools, and WRAP’s firewalls and network infrastructure.

Provide visibility across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including integration with third-party security tools. Custom Detection Rules Build and maintain custom detection rules and workflows tailored to WRAP’s use cases and risk profile.

Collaborate with WRAP’s internal teams to ensure detections reflect evolving business and technical contexts. Global Incident Coordination Provide “follow-the-sun” support, ensuring continuous coverage and coordination with WRAP’s global operations (if applicable).

Leverage regional SOC teams to respond to threats in real-time regardless of time zone. Real-Time Reporting Offer live dashboards and periodic reporting (e.g., weekly/monthly) on incidents, threat trends, vulnerabilities, and system health.

Include executive-level summaries and technical deep-dives where appropriate. Collaboration Work closely with WRAP’s internal cybersecurity and IT teams.

Participate in incident response tabletop exercises, scenario planning, and quarterly joint reviews. Required Capabilities (applicable to both packages) are as follows: Demonstrated experience supporting public or non-profit organisations, preferably within the UK or global NGO sector.

Evidence of supporting hybrid environments, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365 (or equivalent). Flexible, transparent pricing models that suit WRAP’s operating needs and enable scaling of services. Data handling practices compliant with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant international data laws (or equivalent).

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    SLR CONSULTING LIMITED

    11 contracts wonlatest 21 Sept 2026ends 24 Oct 2033

    £2m

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    Ridge Environmental

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    Resource Futures Limited

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    Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.

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Waste & Resources Action Programme
Typepublic body
RegionUKJ14
Total tenders135
Total spend£17,323,658
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