Planning

US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement)

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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Planning

28 May 2021 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is initiating a pre-market engagement process for a tender titled "US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement)", aimed at establishing a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and upgrading existing malware protection. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The engagement is planned to provide insights into available services and products, with key dates including a questionnaire deadline of 22nd June 2021 and a future notice anticipated on 31st August 2021. The engagement process is located in Brighton, United Kingdom, and is classified under services according to the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and IT services, particularly those experienced in establishing SOCs and providing malware protection solutions. Firms that can demonstrate their capability to deliver similar projects are encouraged to engage actively in this market engagement process. Participation will allow businesses to better understand the university's specific requirements and potentially position themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities without being disadvantaged by non-participation.

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Notice Title

US_21057 - Cyber Security (Market Engagement)

Notice Description

The University of Sussex has a requirement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and to upgrade existing malware protection. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to increase the University's understanding of what types of services and products are available to meet this requirement. The University would also like to understand the relationship between associated anti-malware monitoring services and how these act as, or in place of, SOC services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex has a requirement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and to upgrade existing malware protection. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to increase the University's understanding of what types of services and products are available to meet this requirement. The University would also like to understand the relationship between associated anti-malware monitoring services and how these act as, or in place of, SOC services. We are looking to engage with providers who would be interested in this opportunity and/or have experience of delivering similar projects. We have prepared an indicative scope of works and a market engagement questionnaire designed to inform the University of the current solutions the market is able to offer. For the avoidance of doubt, this market engagement exercise implies no commercial commitment and is not a formal tender process. How to view this market engagement opportunity: - Register and log into Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - Click on the red box marked 'Opportunities' and then scroll down to the project or use the search function - Select 'Show me' on the relevant opportunity - Click on the 'Register Interest' tab - The questionnaire can be found in the tab titled 'Request Documents' Please contact suppliersupport@proactis.com if you have any difficulties accessing the documents. Alternatively, please contact us by email at the following email address and documents will be shared with you: cybersoc@sussex.ac.uk Please complete and return our short questionnaire by 22.6.2021 Additional information: This PIN does not constitute a call for competition. Any subsequent procurement will be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement process shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential future procurement, nor place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in a potential future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011958-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Contact Name
Patrick Rutherford
Contact Email
cybersoc@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7785383219

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN9 1RH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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