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701551786 (DInfoCom/0186) - Provision of ADS Security Operating Centre (SOC) Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract for IT services related to the provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Support for the Army Hosting Environment. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £3,756,800 in GBP. The tender period ended on 5th May 2021, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, in Andover, England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suited to compete for this opportunity.

This contract, awarded by the Ministry of Defence, presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in consulting, software development, and IT support services. The Ministry requires technical outputs with MOD Security Clearance and expertise in Cyber Security compliance. The procurement process involved calling off from a framework agreement, offering a chance for SMEs with relevant capabilities to contribute to the enhancement of the Security Operations Centre for the Army Hosting Environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701551786 (DInfoCom/0186) - Provision of ADS Security Operating Centre (SOC) Support

Notice Description

To conform to Defence Assurance and Information Services (DAIS) security accreditation agreements for the Army Hosting Environment (AHE), ADS and 605 Network Ops Troop has established a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor and detect real-time activity on the AHE to protect against internal and external threats. Work is ongoing to ensure the SOC can effectively monitor the AHE (OS), (S), (O), and (SDLC) environments to ensure the SOC remains compliant with DAIS. Outputs will include but are not limited to; developing Cyber Incident Management and Response plan, Review and develop on-boarding process and procedure for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, Use Case and content creation and training and development of the existing SOC team. The service needs to be undertaken by technical outputs who hold MOD Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, with a strong technical background and a very good understanding of Cyber Security compliance, policy and practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-030a74dd-7463-47c5-9b2c-7d88e0f17231
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00edd57-4bc5-4d71-ba46-421bb8fc8594
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,756,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,756,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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