Provision of a fully managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

Provision of a fully managed 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) to Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), with provision to accommodate new/joining colleges, additional campuses, increases in staff, students and digital endpoints, within the HRUC group, during the contract term. The Call-Off Contract will cover the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).

A Further Competition was conducted under the 001229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further Competition invited tenders from all suppliers who were successfully awarded onto Lot 5 Cyber Security. HRUC was formed in January 2023 through the merger of Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College and Uxbridge College.

The group delivers education across five campus sites located in Harrow, Harrow Weald, Uxbridge, Hayes and Richmond. Core services include: - Monitoring and Detection (24/7/365) - Incident Response - Exposure and validation - Threat Intelligence - Strategic Advisory Services two.2.5) Award criteria