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1. Background LQ Group has a well-established Security Operations Centre (SOC) for protective monitoring and response. Internal security analysts triage and respond to security incidents according to policy. This work is carried out during regular office hours. Due to this shift pattern, we rely on hardening and automated response during out-of-hours. The lack of human triage increases our risk of organizational compromise during nights, weekends, and bank holidays. This risk is especially severe when multiple days pass without SOC staff on shift. 2. Objectives • Successful procurement means establishing a relationship with a security partner capable of providing the OOH SOC Services required to protect the business. • This partner should be an extension of the internal LQ Group SOC, supporting us to further mature our Security Operations. • Establishment of a contract over a three-year period.

Split into two (2) x Lots (no bidder can win more than one (1) Lot Lot 1 North & West Sites (data provided in Annex 15) L&Q are seeking a single long-term Operator capable of funding asset renewal and expansion while ensuring high availability, safety and affordability Exact Sites are listed in the Asset register Predominantly AC (7-22 kW) with potential limited DC rapid units Locations include: • Social Housing Estates • Car Parks accessible to residents and the general public • Mix of existing Chargers, some of which are obsolete or end-of-life Lot 2 East & South Sites (data provided in Annex 15) L&Q are seeking a single long-term Operator capable of funding asset renewal and expansion while ensuring high availability, safety and affordability Exact Sites are listed in the Asset register Predominantly AC (7-22 kW) with potential limited DC rapid units Locations include: • Social Housing Estates • Car Parks accessible to residents and the general public • Mix of existing Chargers, some of which are obsolete or end-of-life