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Award of Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service (RFQ - G-Clo...

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2023 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service. The open tender process started on 29th March 2023 and concluded with a contract worth £66,405.87 being signed on 29th March 2023. The procurement aimed to enhance the council's cybersecurity measures, as they acknowledged the need for external expertise to provide 24/7 cyber security services.

This contract presents opportunities for cybersecurity firms specialising in security software and services to expand their business. Businesses in the cybersecurity industry, such as Quorum Cyber Security Limited, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The contract signifies the council's commitment to safeguarding its systems against cyber-attacks and highlights the importance of partnering with external providers to ensure comprehensive cybersecurity coverage.

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Notice Title

Award of Managed Security Operations Centre and Managed Detection & Response Service (RFQ - G-Clo...

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council take a holistic approach to the prevention and management of cyber-attacks but do not provide a 24x7x365 cyber security service in house.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management
Contact Email
laura.mcnaughton@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555958

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

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