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Cyber Incident Response

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Sep 2024 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has concluded the contracting process for a project titled "Cyber Incident Response," focused on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support within the East of England. This public procurement process, categorised under CPV code 72000000, employed a selective method as part of a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract retainer, awarded by the council, is valued at a maximum of £36,000 and covers the period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28th August 2024 and the award announcement on 6th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on specialised cyber incident response services. Businesses that excel in IT consulting, cyber security, or software development would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth, especially those aiming to solidify relationships with public sector clients. The contract is suitable for SMEs, making it a valuable opportunity for smaller entities looking to expand their footprint in the governmental IT services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response

Notice Description

This contract is for an awarded 40-hour service cyber incident response retainer to allow for responses to incidents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33450d9e-4709-4bef-a664-146c71023e1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4a9dde-1855-4e17-ae55-666673043638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 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
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

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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