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Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery

O F W A T

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29 Oct 2024 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by O F W A T, focuses on the "Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery" project under the IT services industry category. The procurement covers regions in both England and Wales, with an overall contract value of GBP 109,650. The process has advanced to the award stage, with BlueSOC Ltd being the selected supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15 May 2024 and the contract commencing on 28 May 2024, running until 31 December 2024. The procurement method used is a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those with expertise in security project management, technical design, and implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in such processes, provided they have the necessary capabilities to handle comprehensive security strategies. This contract can facilitate business growth by offering a platform to deliver high-value security solutions and gaining recognition from a reputable public authority like O F W A T.

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Notice Title

Security Improvement Architecture and Delivery

Notice Description

Working towards the Security strategy and the Security Road map, we are planning in security project-based work, that the Security Team do not have the capability, or skills to deliver. The focus of the work is to lead the end to end project management process including the technical design, implementation, and operational handover for security initiatives identified by the Security Operations Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87e64e7c-a03b-4a08-ae1f-b72b87edab39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6471ba9e-4916-4e2e-808f-ed69c3cfea9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£109,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,605 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07584339198 ext 4444

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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