Planning

Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

27 Oct 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to purchase cyber incident response services as part of a market engagement exercise. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for suppliers to respond by 24th November 2022. The Trust aims to enhance its cyber security capabilities by engaging partners to provide 24/7 monitoring and mitigation of cyber threats. The procurement falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting, software development, and support.

This tender from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those offering cyber security solutions and consultancy services. Suppliers capable of providing audit services for incident investigation processes and risk reduction against cyber-attacks are encouraged to express their interest. The Trust's commitment to engaging with the market and sharing information ensures a transparent procurement process that supports business growth in the cyber security industry.

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Notice Title

Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital Trusts in England and the West Midlands, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Chest Clinic, Good Hope Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and various Community Services. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. As an NHS organisation, UHB will see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites UHB currently employs over 20,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is seeking to purchase 2 key elements to provide additional cyber support: 1) an audit of our existing incident investigation process/methodology within the Security Teams 2) a service which has the principle aim of reducing risk of exposure to UHB coming from an attack or security breach. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the on-going Cyber security programme and addressing the complex evolving threat landscape facing the National Health Service (NHS), UHB wishes to enhance the capabilities of its Cyber Security. UHB are seeking assistance from interested partners to help shape and enhance our security capabilities requirement to develop and deliver a 24/7 responsive team to monitor, assess and mitigate the threats and risks posed from cyber-attack or security breach. UHB is seeking to purchase 2 key elements to provide additional cyber support: 1) an audit of our existing incident investigation process/methodology within the Security Teams 2) a service which has the principle aim of reducing risk of exposure to UHB coming from an attack or security breach. The solution should address the requirements described in Annex 1 Feedback on Requirements. This exercise is intended to provide potential bidders with the opportunity to review the Authority's Briefing Document and to provide information regarding the services they can offer that could meet these outline requirements. This builds on the Authority's commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final specification and determine the appropriate route to market in a fair and transparent manner. Suppliers who are able to offer solutions relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Bravo Portal by 13:00 on 24th November 2022 Bravo ref: pqq__28705 - Cyber Incident Response Team Retainer - Market Engagement Direct link to response form: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/go/83616009018418C388DD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037c96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030294-2022
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

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


CPV Codes

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72250000 - System and support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2022Expired
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 HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Abdul Alim
Contact Email
abdul.alim@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213712000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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