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Developing the Security Operations Capability

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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24 Jun 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority has successfully completed a contract titled "Developing the Security Operations Capability," aimed at enhancing its cyber security posture. The project falls under the information technology services category, with a total value of £89,600. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2022 and is set to run until 31st March 2023, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The relevant locations for the delivery are the West Midlands and London, with the tender period concluding on 4th May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in cyber security services, particularly those offering Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. Businesses that specialise in IT security analytics and incident management would be well-positioned to attract future contracts in this domain, benefiting from the increasing focus on protecting information systems against cyber threats.

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Notice Title

Developing the Security Operations Capability

Notice Description

Improving the security posture and reducing the risk of successful cyber-attacks by providing a dedicated Cyber Security / SOC Analyst. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97557d50-6af3-4d7d-accb-45f4fd813f3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1857dc1-fabb-4468-afd8-c4f79248bf83
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

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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