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IT Managed Detection and Response

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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31 Aug 2021 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has completed a tender process for "IT Managed Detection and Response" services, aimed at minimising the time to detect cyber threats within IT environments. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically software packages and information systems. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2021, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st August 2021 and running until 31st January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £42,764, was given to NCC Group, following an active award status marked on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in managed IT services, particularly those experienced in cybersecurity and threat detection solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in IT security and the ability to deliver rapid response services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such procurement processes can help these businesses grow and establish long-term relationships with public sector organisations like the Medicines Discovery Catapult.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Managed Detection and Response

Notice Description

Managed detection and response services that minimises the time to detect cyber threats present in IT environments and reduces the impact of identified breaches through immediate action to contain and remediate adversarial activities. MDC currently has a contract with NCC Group to provide managed detection and response services. This service was procured through the G-Cloud digital framework. It is proposed that this contract be modified to include the Lighthouse Laboratory (part of MDC) for a six month period. This modification is in line the requirements of clause 72(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where: for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor- (i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, or (ii)would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract. The cost of the modification is PS42,764.00, which is less than 50% of the value of the original contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d882a79-6678-4118-81f7-cb67b4c7f591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,764 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Kieran McGowan
Contact Email
kieran.mcgowan@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625708394

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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