Tender

Security Operations Centre

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

25 May 2021 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for a Managed Security Service (MSS) Provider to operate a Security Operations Centre (SOC) with continuous monitoring services. This opportunity, worth £2,000,000, is located in Leeds within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 25th May 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 29th June 2021. The procurement follows a selective method and involves IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet support, and related services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed security services, IT consultancy, and software development that can offer comprehensive security solutions. Companies capable of delivering 24/7 monitoring and incident response would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, benefiting from a substantial investment from a prestigious educational institution. Engaging in this procurement can help firms to showcase their expertise, expand their client base, and strengthen their presence within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The University of Leeds is one of the UK's largest research-intensive Russell Group universities. More than 38,000 students, including 7,500 international students from more than 170 countries are currently studying with us and we hold the highest TEF award - Gold. The University is the city's third largest employer with over 8,000 staff from more than 90 countries. We value our civic roots and contribute to the wellbeing and strength of the city region. In order to address the complex threat landscape facing higher education establishments, the University of Leeds requires a single Managed Security Service (MSS) Provider to run an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) with 24/7/365 monitoring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fc9fa0e-28a2-4173-b6ca-c3ed5db80328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c7c1cc-f5a6-4b09-9d9a-190a91262112
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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