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Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences

Jisc

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Apr 2024 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public body governed by public law, has completed a procurement process for a Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences in the services category. This process involved the direct award to Splunk Inc for the licensing needed as a Managed Service Provider (MSP), with an active contract signed on 15th April 2024. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is based in the UK, and Jisc is located in Bristol.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in security software development services, particularly those experienced in providing managed service provisions. Suppliers interested in working with public bodies in the education sector, focusing on cyber security services, may find this tender relevant. The direct award to Splunk Inc highlights the importance of technical expertise and unique resources in securing public contracts, with an emphasis on meeting specific licensing requirements for Managed Service Providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Threat Monitoring Service - MSP Licences

Notice Description

Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, Jisc have contracted with Splunk for the managed service provision (MSP) licence. As we (Jisc) are acting as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) hosting multiple tenants on behalf of other organizations, the specific licensing we need can only be purchased directly via an MSP agreement direct from Splunk Inc. Given the substantial extent of the operational knowledge and configuration both for Jisc and CSTM customers being live on the service we are unable to cease using Splunk without significant disruption. A future strategy for the CSTM is in hand and will be advertised to the marketplace when applicable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Jisc have developed a cyber security threat monitoring service (CSTM); As part of the overall service offered, Jisc have contracted with Splunk for a managed service provision (MSP) licence. As we (Jisc) are acting as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) hosting multiple tenants on behalf of other organizations, the specific licensing we need can only be purchased directly via an MSP agreement direct from Splunk Inc. Given the substantial value of the operational knowledge and configuration both for Jisc and CSTM customers being live on the service we are unable to cease using Splunk without significant disruption. A future strategy for the CSTM is in hand and will be advertised to the marketplace when applicable.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource. Therefore, Jisc is clear that the arrangement falls within the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, contained within Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting Jisc to enter into the direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012593-2024
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

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

CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,795,182 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Splunk Inc

Further Information

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