Award

SOC-as-a-Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Sep 2022 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has recently completed a procurement process for "SOC-as-a-Service" in the IT services category, specifically for cyber security software as a service. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement fell outside the scope of application of the directive and was compliant via KCS Direct Award Y18018. The award has been granted to Phoenix Security Services (UK) Limited, with a contract value of £149,411.39 signed on 25th August 2022. The procurement stage was the award stage, and the contracting authority was the Essex County Council located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

This tender for "SOC-as-a-Service" presents growth opportunities for businesses providing IT services, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies offering cyber security software solutions could particularly benefit from this opportunity. The procurement was carried out by a regional authority, Essex County Council, indicating potential future business with local government agencies. The procurement process was completed successfully, showing a need for specialized IT services in the region. Businesses with expertise in security services and a track record of large-scale operations may find this tender well-suited for competitive participation.

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Notice Title

SOC-as-a-Service

Notice Description

Procurement of cyber security software as a service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of cyber security software-as-a-service.

Options: 1 extension period available of 12 months.

Procurement Information

Compliant Via KCS Direct Award Y18018

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025696-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£149,411 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Bunyon
Contact Email
alex.bunyon@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SECURITY SERVICES (UK

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