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Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance

SOVINI LTD

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17 Dec 2021 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Sovini Ltd relates to the acquisition of a "Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance" aimed at enhancing cyber security for the organisation and its affiliates. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition call, indicating urgency due to recent cyber-attack trends affecting similar organisations. This contract, valued at £567,408, was signed on 16th December 2021, following a thorough market research process that revealed the unique offerings of Darktrace Holdings Limited, the sole supplier. Situated in Merseyside, this initiative falls within the security services industry category and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cyber security solutions, particularly those specialising in artificial intelligence-driven technologies and bespoke software services. Providers capable of offering rapid deployment, comprehensive cyber threat assessments, and 24/7 support will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this high-stakes sector. Given the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, businesses developing innovative security measures may particularly benefit from this contract landscape as companies like Sovini seek robust, immediate solutions to mitigate their risks.

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Notice Title

Cyber Threat Defence Software and Appliance

Notice Description

Software and Appliance cyber security system to provide protection to The Sovini Group (Sovini) and its members within the structure. Due to the increased risk of recent other like minded organisation being hacked, given the complex group structure and several members, this has resulted in Sovini reviewing the market offering quickly to install cyber threat security system to minimise risk and provide protection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software and Appliance cyber security system to provide protection to The Sovini Group (Sovini) and its members within the structure. Due to the increased risk of recent other like minded organisation being hacked, given the complex group structure and several members, this has resulted in Sovini reviewing the market offering quickly to install cyber threat security system to minimise risk and provide protection. Given this supplier is a ingle source provider with a unique offering a VEAT notice is the best solution for this procurement.

Procurement Information

Within the last several months, a number of similar organisations to Sovini have experienced cyber-attacks. Through research, it has been identified that a cyber breach can present an approx. PS2.75m cost to an organisation, a 5% loss in customer retention and an average of over 200 days to detect and respond to. Sovini's current risk of a cyber-attack is now indicated as a high risk scoring 16 (likelihood 4 x impact 4). Thus, cyber threat security is an urgent function for Sovini to implement the right solution for protection and risk mitigation. From reviewing the market, Darktrace has created a self-learning artificial intelligence system for cyber defence, its functionality provides a unique cyber security solution. The sole source supplier: Darktrace are able to provide support to Sovini during the Christmas period shut down to minimise the cyber risk, through its unique capabilities such as learning techniques to create bespoke protection, total coverage for the entire digital estate, AI-driven investigations and rapid, on-demand triage of high-fidelity incident identification and 24/7 SOC. Darktrace has offered Sovini a competitive offer that provides economic value to Sovini by entering into the agreement with the sole source provider. Given the market research has identified no other competitors can provide this solution, a tender would potentially result in delays to getting a solution in place, increasing the risk to Sovini and less of an economic advantageous price being received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031681-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£567,408 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVINI LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sovini.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3337331200

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 6UR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKTRACE HOLDINGS

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