Tender

Managed Cyber Security Service for the Office for Students

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of a Managed Cyber Security Service, utilising the Rapid7 InsightOne toolset as its foundation. The procurement process is active, with a tender period that ends on 17 January 2022. The contract is valued at £320,000 and is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract duration commencing on 31 March 2022 and concluding on 30 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the essential field of cyber security services. Companies with expertise in managed IT services, security information and event management (SIEM), and cyber risk assessment would be well-positioned to compete. Securing this contract could enhance business profiles and foster growth in the rapidly expanding technology and security sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Cyber Security Service for the Office for Students

Notice Description

The Office for Students requires a managed cyber security service (known as a Managed SOC) that uses Rapid7 InsightOne toolset as its base (SIEM).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a7ab72b-f2de-45c9-9230-5ee4ae61c564
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0dc638-13ef-48b3-834e-d2f1a06c9330
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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