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con_26735-Enhanced Cyber Security Monitoring Detection & Incident Management

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Mar 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded the procurement process for the "con_26735-Enhanced Cyber Security Monitoring Detection & Incident Management" contract, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, aimed to enhance the internal Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. Located in the United Kingdom and covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, this contract involved identifying, triaging, and reporting critical security alerts with a 24/7 operational capacity. The tender period ended on 16th December 2024, with the contract set to run from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2027, valued at £1,289,194.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly poised to benefit from such contracts due to their agile and innovative capabilities in handling complex security challenges. The contract has been awarded to Accenture (UK) Limited, suggesting that businesses with a strong background in IT services and established experience in dynamic procurement environments will find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities. Pursuing contracts of this nature can help businesses expand their client base, strengthen their market presence, and demonstrate their expertise in a critical and growing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_26735-Enhanced Cyber Security Monitoring Detection & Incident Management

Notice Description

This contract will enhance the departments internal Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, identifying and triaging alerts, and notifying the Department for Education of those where a defined criticality threshold is met (with 24/7 capability). The supplier will also provide assistance to DfE incident management and response in the event of a serious cyber incident.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f375f27c-23b9-448e-833c-8af0a8c9f240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808d8ead-e0c9-4daa-b7d2-60d89dcc5893
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,289,194 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,289,194 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

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