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Cloud Infrastructure Project

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Oct 2022 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is conducting a procurement process for a Cloud Infrastructure Project in the IT services category. The project involves transitioning services to the cloud, building a DMZ environment in Azure, and deploying security software. The tender, named "Cloud Infrastructure Project," has a value of £115,000 and a deadline for tender submission on 7th November 2022. The contract period is set to start on 9th December 2022 and end on 8th December 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the procurement method is an open procedure. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond can bid for the project, which aims to enhance cybersecurity and improve operational efficiency through cloud technology adoption.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

The approach below recognises the firm deadline surrounding the data centre exit: * Deliver the following to enable exit from the data centre: - o Landing Zone o Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) o Network File Servers o Back Ups o Application and SQL Servers o Build a DMZ environment in Azure for WYCA to host services and publish applications in a protected environment o Current VPN Connectivity to be decommissioned from the Rotherham Data Centre and a new solution provided, hosted either is Azure, or Azure VPN as an option o Implementation of Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Sentinel is a scalable, cloud-native, security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solution. Microsoft Sentinel delivers intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence across the enterprise, providing a single solution for attack detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response. Deploy above software Provide 12 months externally managed SOC with support Review after 12 Months * Switch services in Wellington House to the cloud where possible to benefit from efficiencies in bundling up solutions * Provide some training on the new solutions and new ways of working * Carry out some user acceptance testing o Load Testing o Security PEN Testing * Review cost profile for Azure Services regularly * Turn off all services at Rotherham and de-commission and same for those at Wellington House * Transition the new service into BAU operations * Finalise a requirement specification/matrix * Carry out a procurement exercise and award this work to a partner(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac939be-701d-4223-bfe4-7cdaa9c4e3da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2022 - 8 Dec 2024 2-3 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
James Firth
Contact Email
james.firth@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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