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NCSC Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Service

OFGEM

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18 Sep 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Service procurement process was completed by Ofgem to secure services from an NCSC-assured provider to handle major cyber incidents. Accenture (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract with a total value of £540,000. This procurement process, categorised under networks and computer support services, used an open procedure method. The contract, which began on 9th September 2024 and will conclude on 8th September 2027, covers multiple territories including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1st January 2024 and the award publication date of 18th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network infrastructure, internet and intranet networks, data network support services, and computer and software consultancy services. Companies specialising in systems and technical consultancy can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise in the high-demand field of cyber incident response, potentially gaining visibility and credibility in the market. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to advance their business growth through high-profile contracts and collaboration with prominent government entities like Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCSC Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Service

Notice Description

The NCSC recommends that all UK organisations should use an NCSC-assured Cyber Incident Response provider when dealing with cyber incidents. Ofgem therefore requires a CIR Assured supplier to help to recover from major cyber incidents (if applicable) and deliver a full investigation of the incident along with recommendations on how to prevent it happening again.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39de7b4b-4a9f-4bb6-98a9-ae4af60f1e5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d8a262-a4ee-4ca6-8adf-bdb1dd14c33e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

32412120 - Intranet network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72315100 - Data network support services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Lynsey Gordon
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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