Official UK procurement notice
DA from YPO FW for Real Protect - Security Operations Centre
Authority: Stockton on Tees Borough Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis contract has been established to secure a service focused on improving the council's overall security posture. The provider will operate a continuous 24/7 monitoring system designed to safeguard the authority against ongoing cyber threats. This solution, known as a Security Operations Centre (SOC), involves cybersecurity professionals who investigate alerts and isolate potential threats.
The SOC will complement the existing resources within Xentrall, effectively serving as an extension of our current services. In addition to offering specialised expertise, this arrangement delivers essential protection during critical out-of-hours periods. Previously, an Incident Response contract was in place to support recovery in the event of a cyber incident; the new service retains this function while introducing proactive monitoring capabilities.
Aspires services have demonstrated reliability and effectiveness. Furthermore, this supplier manages our internet connectivity and network hardware, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control. Being locally based, the company can deliver a rapid response should a significant incident arise.
CPV: Surveillance and security systems and devices
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This contract was awarded via a Direct Award, calling off from the YPO Network…Awarded
This contract was awarded via a Direct Award, calling off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 4 Sept 2025, 14:35 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Sept 2025, 14:35 BST
- Authority reference
OPEN20251351- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-053962- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059439Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This contract was awarded following the rules and regulations of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd | £488,448 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 053962-2025-1 · Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
- Signed
- 17 Jul 2025
- Value
- £488,448
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Darlington Borough CouncilContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Court of JusticeReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Aspire Technology Solutions LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.