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Award

11 Jan 2024 at 17:52

TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2023 at 18:00

Tender

09 Feb 2023 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is looking to procure a Cyber Security Operations Centre service through restricted tendering. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will span from 1st July 2023 to 1st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract awarded to EXPONENTIAL-E LIMITED on 20th December 2023. The tender deadline was 14th March 2023.

This opportunity to provide a managed Security Operations Centre service presents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in software packages and information systems. Businesses with experience in cyber security, software development, and IT services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Sussex, the buying organization, is located in Brighton, United Kingdom, and is seeking a collaborative partnership with an external provider for this project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The University of Sussex wishes to procure and implement a managed Security Operations Centre [SOC] service from an external provider, delivered as a service. The intention is to operate this as a co-sourced or hybrid operating model, where the external SOC provider works in close collaboration with the University's internal IT Services team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ccd87c6-9b5b-44b9-b1a3-d2f097538807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d3c0a4-e4cb-4856-8fc1-a5cf87edd456
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,333,504 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2028 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Additional Buyers

University of Sussex

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Exponential-E Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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