Tender

Security Operations Centre

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

25 May 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently conducting a tender for a Managed Security Service (MSS) Provider to operate an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) capable of 24/7 monitoring. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support services. The total value of the contract is approximately £2,000,000, with a submission deadline set for 29 June 2021. Interested parties should direct their proposals electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal, where further details are available. The University, located in Leeds, is a leading research-intensive institution and one of the largest employers in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and managed services, particularly those with experience in higher education institutions. Companies offering innovative security solutions and capable of demonstrating robust qualifications and expertise in operating Security Operations Centres would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the contract offers an initial duration of approximately three years with an option for renewal, successful bidders may expect substantial ongoing engagements that can support growth and development within their organisations.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 years, reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b4cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011609-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Ben Waters
Contact Email
a.b.waters@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11334341528

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
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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