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SOC - Security Operations Centre

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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08 Aug 2022 at 20:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has issued a procurement tender for a managed service to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) aimed at enhancing the security of the university and its supply chain data. The procurement method is selective, utilising a Restricted procedure, with a contract value of £3,750,000. The tender deadline is September 8, 2022, and the contract period spans from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2027. Interested parties should address their applications via the university's tendering portal.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in security software packages to engage with The University of Birmingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability for such enterprises. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with expertise in security services and technology are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their business through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOC - Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The University wishes to procure a managed service a SOC, to improve the security of the University of Birmingham and supply chain data and to Increase capability to detect and respond to security incidents through better visibility of security events across systems and improved capability to utilise specialist skills if required in a major security incident. You should apply via our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac3281-e619-46ed-acf5-5979235bab75
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Karen Aird
Contact Email
k.aird@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214158491

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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