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DA from YPO FW for Real Protect - Security Operations Centre

Stockton on Tees Borough Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:38.

Opportunity overview

This 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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£488.4k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Jul 2025
Award ID
053962-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 06031628
Location
Gateshead, UKC, NE8 2BJ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV35120000 — Surveillance and security systems and devices

Lots

  • This contract was awarded via a Direct Award, calling off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
OPEN20251351
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
This contract was awarded following the rules and regulations of the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
35120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Surveillance and security systems and devices

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Description
This contract was awarded via a Direct Award, calling off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions - 1229 framework.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC11
Entry 2
Region
UKC13

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-142680
Name
Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC11
Locality
Stockton on Tees
Postal Code
TS176BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
IT Security System

Identifier

Legal Name
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-15660
Name
Darlington Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC13
Locality
Darlington
Postal Code
DL1 5QT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Darlington Borough Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-06031628
Name
Aspire Technology Solutions Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 2BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
06031628
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Aspire Technology Solutions Limited
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-3649
Name
Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Court of Justice

Award information

Award 1
Id
053962-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-06031628
Name
Aspire Technology Solutions Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
053962-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
053962-2025-1
Date Signed
17 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
488,448
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stockton on Tees · UKC11 · TS176BJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC11
  • Delivery location · UKC13

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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