Planning

Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC)

THE COAL AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Sep 2024 at 10:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority is planning a procurement process for a Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) contract, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support). This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with significant engagement deadlines approaching: an initial meeting via Microsoft Teams on 17th September 2024 and a follow-up market engagement session on 26th September 2024 in Mansfield. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 13th September 2024. The contract aims to find a strategic partner to support, maintain, and develop the Authority’s network and security environment, with the procurement process commencing in early 2025.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in network and security operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, Internet services, and network support would be well-suited to compete. The engagement process will allow suppliers to help shape the procurement requirements, offering a valuable chance to establish a long-term partnership with The Coal Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Notice Description

The Coal Authority (the "Authority") is looking to engage a strategic supplier to provide Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) contract for which the procurement is expected to begin in early 2025. This notice is provided to advertise and seek responses to a series of market engagement opportunities that will in turn provide further detail and inform the planned procurement and help shape the requirements. The aim of this procurement exercise is to let a contract and find a strategic long-term partner to work / collaborate with our internal digital team and business and to wholly provide support, maintain and develop our network and associated security environment as well as supporting associated project development. Additional information: The Authority will host an initial meeting via Microsoft Teams to which all interested suppliers are invited. This meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th September 2024 10:30-12:00, where the Authority will, introduce the Authority, provide updates on the requirement; present further details on the proposed procurement and timescales; as well a short Question and Answer opportunity. This will then be followed up with further market engagement sessions on Thursday 26th September 2024 - 13:30 - 16:30 that will be held at our offices in Mansfield. This will include a site visit and further in-depth discussions around the existing operations and the future scope of services including feedback on the proposed service and procurement The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via the InBye Portal no later than 16:00 Friday 13th September 2024. To register please log on to http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/DH1gm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4757ce-753f-4dc4-b025-717b91ba6f5c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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