Hybrid Security Operations Centre (SOC)
The contract covers provision of a Hybrid Security Operations Centre (SOC) for the British Film Institute (BFI), a national organisation operating in the film, television and moving-image cultural sector. The supplier must design and establish a new Hybrid SOC operating model by 31 March 2027 and provide continuous 24/7, 365-day security operations. By the end of the first year, the service must continuously monitor agreed critical systems, detect priority cyber threats, investigate security events, respond to P1 and P2 incidents, conduct proactive threat hunting, protect security logs, escalate incidents appropriately, provide management-level reporting, and identify and remediate material monitoring gaps. The initial term is one year with two potential one-year extensions, making a maximum duration of three years; no estimated contract value or delivery locations are stated. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to establish demonstrable operational SOC capability covering the specified monitoring, detection, investigation, incident response and reporting functions.
Buyer: British Film Institute. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £150k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: London, Camden and City of London
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 31 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 2028
- Category: Security software package (48730000)
From the official notice
The British Film Institute (BFI) is looking for a supplier to provide a Hybrid Security Operations Centre (SOC) on a 1+1+1 year basis. It will consist a 24/7 for 365 days SOC with a Hybrid SOC Service Design for a new Hybrid SOC Operating Model by end of BFI’s financial year end Q4-2027, 31 March 2027. At the end of the first contracted year, the Supplier shall have established a demonstrable operational capability that enables BFI to: - Continuously monitor agreed critical systems; - Detect priority cyber threats; - Investigate security events; - Respond to P1/P2 incidents; - Undertake proactive threat hunting; - Maintain protected security logs; - Demonstrate appropriate incident escalation; - Provide management-level security reporting; and - Identify and remediate material monitoring gaps. To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven’t already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £150k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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