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Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2022 at 14:50

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is seeking to procure a Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service as part of its public procurement process within the services sector, specifically focusing on data network management and support services. This tender is currently at the planning stage with an expected value of £450,000. The procurement was initiated under a limited method, which does not necessitate prior publication of a call for competition. The relevant documentation was last updated on 7 April 2022 and the anticipated spend is approximately £90,000 per annum, with potential adjustments based on varying needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for specialised cybersecurity firms that can provide effective incident response solutions. Companies that excel in delivering proactive cybersecurity advisory services and incident management strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a competitive evaluation framework primarily focused on quality and a substantial emphasis on price, businesses with a strong track record and innovative solutions in the cybersecurity industry should consider applying to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service

Notice Description

Cyber Incident Response Retainer and Advisory Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cyber Incident Response and Advisory (CIR) service is to provide assistance in the event of a significant cyber incident to recover university core services, or to provide assisting in assessing against threats or cyber advisories. Additional information: This call-off contract was awarded following a further competition held via CCS RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 framework. The Value used in II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT) is the maximum value of the range of PS250,000 - PS450,000, however, the University cannot give any guarantee as to the future value or volume of business awarded through this contract.

Procurement Information

This framework agreement that was availed of was procured via the Open route and a notice was published on14 January 2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) under reference 2020/S 011-021814. The Framework agreement used had already been tendered in accordance with the EU Directives. This award notice is voluntary. Reg: 50 (4); in the case of framework agreements, contracting authorities shall not be bound to send a notice of the results of the procurement procedure for each contract based on that agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0325f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009404-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.simpson@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123609

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

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