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Cyber Security Operations Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE)

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Award

15 Jan 2024 at 14:15

Tender

09 Feb 2023 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is looking to procure and implement a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) service from an external provider through a selective procurement method. The contract, titled "Cyber Security Operations Centre," falls under IT services and involves a co-sourced or hybrid operating model, with a cancelled status. The contract value is £1,333,504.80, and was signed on 20th December 2023.

This tender by the University of Sussex presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support, to compete for providing a Security Operations Centre solution. The procurement process is currently in a cancelled status, active during the period ending 13th March 2023. Businesses capable of delivering technology services in close collaboration with the University's internal IT team are well-suited to engage in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Operations Centre

Notice Description

The University of Sussex wishes to procure and implement a managed Security Operations Centre [SOC] service from an external provider, delivered as a service. The intention is to operate this as a co-sourced or hybrid operating model, where the external SOC provider works in close collaboration with the University's internal IT Services team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sussex wishes to procure and implement a managed Security Operations Centre [SOC] service from an external provider, delivered as a service. The intention is to operate this as a co-sourced or hybrid operating model, where the external SOC provider works in close collaboration with the University's internal IT Services team.

Options: Three (3) year contract with options to extend to five (5) maximum.

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions, to be awarded separately or combined at the discretion of the University. Maximum contract length is therefore sixty (60) months following Implementation period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001279-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£1,333,504 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 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 SUSSEX (THE)
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Contact Name
Neil Gillespie
Contact Email
n.m.gillespie@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

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