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Managed Security Services Partner - Caredig Ltd

CAREDIG LTD

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Award

08 Aug 2023 at 07:39

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09 May 2023 at 08:07

Tender

11 Apr 2023 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Managed Security Services Partner contract with Caredig Ltd has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £177,258, was signed on 24th July 2023. Caredig Ltd, based in Swansea, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the Information technology services category. The award was made to PureCyber Limited. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with a focus on quality criteria accounting for 70% of the award decision, and price criteria 30%. The deadline for submissions and the award date have passed.

This contract for Managed Security Services presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Information technology services industry. Businesses offering Security & Event Management, Microsoft 365 Security & Event Management, Device vulnerability assessments, and other related services would be well-suited to compete. As the contract involves critical security services for a large organization like Caredig Ltd, potential suppliers should demonstrate high-quality service provision capabilities and competitive pricing to meet the buyer's requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Managed Security Services Partner - Caredig Ltd

Notice Description

Caredig Ltd procured a new Managed Services Partner in June 2021 and transitioned to the new service provision in April 2022 for the outsourced management and support of its IT infrastructure, while continuing to manage core applications in house. At the time of this procurement, Caredig was still in contract for the provision of Managed Security Services and so was not in scope at this time, however the contract for this, is due for renewal on the 20th of November 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As a minimum, this contract for the provision of a Manager Security Service should cover the following areas: Security & Event Management Microsoft 365 Security & Event Management 325 Users Device vulnerability assessments and alerting DarkWeb Monitoring - Credential Compliance Scanning Security Operations Centre (SOC) Behavioral analysis and alerting / response on events - including Cyber Security Training platform and Phishing testing platform Critical file / bulk file change and alerting / response on events Continued delivery of Cyber Essentials Accreditation and Certification Support Continued Cyber Essentials Plus pre assessment, and remediation compliance advice Delivery of Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation and Certification support (if Caredig choose to pursue Plus accreditation) Annual Penetration testing In addition, it is expected that the successful supplier will work closely with our Managed Service Provider in all aspects relating to security

Renewal: Option for 3+1+1 contract (initial term 3 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bdb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022999-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32413100 - Network routers

32422000 - Network components

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32430000 - Wide area network

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,258 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 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
CAREDIG LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 5PN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Uplands
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURECYBER

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