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G-CLOUD 7 SERVICES

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Apr 2017 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process identified as "G-CLOUD 7 SERVICES" was conducted by the Department For Education, focusing on IT services, specifically in the area of consulting and software development. This process is currently at the Award stage, with an active contract awarded to Somerford Associates Ltd for £98,500. The contract period spans from 20th February 2017 to 19th February 2018. The tender period has ended as of 10th February 2017, and the services will be provided across various locations including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in security solutions, software development, and IT consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as the buying organisation is keen to engage with innovative suppliers who can meet the specific needs outlined, including the implementation of the Splunk Enterprise Security Solution and the formation of effective security architectures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G-CLOUD 7 SERVICES

Notice Description

1.3.2.4 Lot 4 Specialist G-Cloud Services Service ID 7074 2623 9719 0576 refers for the provision of Splunk Enterprise Security Solution as follows (and not limited to): * Requirements consolidation * Architecture design planning * Agreeing deliverables * Implementation planning * Advise and assist with the implementation of the Splunk Enterprise Security solution * Tuning of alerting; reporting and correlation to provide the most effective SIEM capability and also deliver DfE/Cabinet Office specific Protective Monitoring requirements (e.g. PSN GPG13) * Integration with other security products aligning with the DfE Enterprise Security Strategy (e.g. Identity Management; Identity Access Management; Threat & Vulnerability Management; Incident Management (ServiceNow); Anti-virus etc.) * End-User and selective expert user training of DfE Security Operations Team on the use of Splunk Enterprise Security Solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25d67baf-69eb-419d-aa6a-fa483f9940bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a84d20-a105-4449-8ab9-19abd3163ab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£98,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 19 Feb 2018 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.bains@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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