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Cyber Security Support

BRITISH LIBRARY

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05 Dec 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has awarded a contract for Cyber Security Support services to NCC Group Performance Testing. The procurement process was initiated on 2023-12-05 and completed under an unforeseen urgency scenario. The services cover technical support services for the period 01/11/2023 - 31/05/2024. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The British Library, located in London, UK, acted as the buying organisation for this tender.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in technical support services, particularly in the cybersecurity industry, to compete and potentially secure contracts with the British Library. Companies offering cyber incident response services in the UK may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. With a contract value of £250,000 in GBP, this tender highlights the importance of cybersecurity in public procurement and creates avenues for business growth in the cyber services sector.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Support

Notice Description

Cyber Security Support Services for the period 01/11/2023 - 31/05/2024

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cyber Security Support Services for the period 01/11/2023 - 31/05/2024

Procurement Information

Unforeseen Urgency as a response to a major incident to mitigate unanticipated events where the time limits laid down for competitive procedures cannot be met. BL has received Single Tender Approval from DCMS for the appointment of NCC Group to partner with the BL to provide cyber incident response services both in the immediate aftermath of the recent cyber-security incident on an emergency basis, and through the recovery and restoration of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0421c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035776-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Andy Kemp
Contact Email
andy.kemp@bl.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1937546387

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP PERFORMANCE TESTING

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