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CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The recently completed procurement process led by Essex County Council, titled "CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity," involved the provision of a 24/7/365 security monitoring service. The procurement, valued at GBP 459,383.76, falls under the IT services category with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under Procurement Services ICT Managed Services & Consultancy Framework Y23038 Lot 1. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 9th June 2025 to 31st March 2027. Based in the East of England, the service aims to enhance cybersecurity for Essex County Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with suitable expertise and capabilities could find this tender an ideal chance for business growth, given the specific focus on cybersecurity and the opportunities arising from being a part of the government framework agreements. Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has already been actively involved, demonstrating a strong market for established providers in the field of IT security services.

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Notice Title

CO0395 Future of Cybersecurity

Notice Description

24/7/365 Security Monitoring Service that will detect, alert, triage and qualify all potential cyber security incidents to ECC. This framework call-off was a mini-competition ran against the Procurement Services ICT Managed Services & Consultancy Framework Y23038 Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10f32759-c1df-43f3-8db6-fe4f9aa040f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103e8e1a-c18b-4dd6-bbc0-a7d70ab89f41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£459,383 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,383 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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