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Security Operation Centre (SOC) Services

D V L A

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales, which sought services for a Security Operation Centre (SOC) with a budget of £1,439,822. This project, classified under computer-related services, followed an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The tender period ended on 11 April 2016, while the contract commenced on 1 July 2016 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in computer-related services, particularly those that provide security monitoring solutions. Given its focus on 24/7 protective monitoring and compliance with various security standards, firms with expertise in cybersecurity, incident response, and IT service management would be well-positioned to compete. The project may also attract large organisations similar to IBM UK Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Operation Centre (SOC) Services

Notice Description

Protective monitoring of security relevant incidents and events [monitoring to be undertaken to enable realtime responses to attacks and to comply with the GPG 13 standard (implemented at DETER level) and PCI-DSS requirements]. All monitoring to be on a 24/7 basis unless otherwise agreed (though SLAs for out of hours monitoring and reporting is likely to be different from those for normal working hours).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fe5e120-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba66b367-8555-40ce-b84b-cfc66b56ad01
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,439,822 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,439,822 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 1-2 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
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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