Award

SOC Managed Service

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 14:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council has awarded a contract titled "SOC Managed Service" under the industry category of security software package. The procurement was completed through a direct award via the KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework. The primary services required include 24/7 monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance reporting, and forensic analysis. The contract, valued at £166,897.65, will run from 20th December 2024 to 19th December 2027. The address for service delivery is in Saffron Walden, postcode CB11 4ER, with a tender period ending on 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security management and software services to gain a foothold within public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements outlined by the buyer. Companies that specialise in continuous network surveillance, rapid incident response, and security data analysis will find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their services and establish long-term partnerships within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOC Managed Service

Notice Description

Awarded through KCS Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services Framework Direct Award. UDC required a managed SOC security HQ service. The service will need 24/7 monitoring; Continuous surveillance of network traffic, endpoints, and systems to detect suspicious activities and potential threats in real-time. Identification of security incidents through automated alerts and manual analysis. Rapid response to security breaches, including containment, eradication, and recovery within the permitted parameters. It will also need threat intelligence and vulnerability management assessments. Security Data will need to be analysed from across the organisation to identify patterns indicative of security threats. Compliance and reporting and Forensic analysis will also be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2863d9d4-5a32-44ff-90ec-58fdfc0d40f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622f563f-dec5-4e3f-a463-40946f11cb52
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,897 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,897 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2027 2-3 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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