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title: "701551786 (DInfoCom/0186) - Provision of ADS Security Operating Centre (SOC) Support"
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# 701551786 (DInfoCom/0186) - Provision of ADS Security Operating Centre (SOC) Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-030a74dd-7463-47c5-9b2c-7d88e0f17231

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract for IT services related to the provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Support for the Army Hosting Environment. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £3,756,800 in GBP. The tender period ended on 5th May 2021, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023, in Andover, England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suited to compete for this opportunity.

This contract, awarded by the Ministry of Defence, presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in consulting, software development, and IT support services. The Ministry requires technical outputs with MOD Security Clearance and expertise in Cyber Security compliance. The procurement process involved calling off from a framework agreement, offering a chance for SMEs with relevant capabilities to contribute to the enhancement of the Security Operations Centre for the Army Hosting Environment.

## Notice

To conform to Defence Assurance and Information Services (DAIS) security accreditation agreements for the Army Hosting Environment (AHE), ADS and 605 Network Ops Troop has established a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor and detect real-time activity on the AHE to protect against internal and external threats. Work is ongoing to ensure the SOC can effectively monitor the AHE (OS), (S), (O), and (SDLC) environments to ensure the SOC remains compliant with DAIS. Outputs will include but are not limited to; developing Cyber Incident Management and Response plan, Review and develop on-boarding process and procedure for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, Use Case and content creation and training and development of the existing SOC team. The service needs to be undertaken by technical outputs who hold MOD Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum, with a strong technical background and a very good understanding of Cyber Security compliance, policy and practices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00edd57-4bc5-4d71-ba46-421bb8fc8594 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,756,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,756,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE FISH (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00edd57-4bc5-4d71-ba46-421bb8fc8594
- 22 Jun 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00edd57-4bc5-4d71-ba46-421bb8fc8594

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00edd57-4bc5-4d71-ba46-421bb8fc8594
  12th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c4f4b03-11c3-453b-b6cc-8b429c3c3236
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c8089f1-fab5-4173-9e9e-c8e9cf3c1067
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4b3c9b6-2b3a-4a94-8dfd-f56ef9830700
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3f7c800-2236-4328-a98d-ff5423b00c0d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19ffdd3b-90f5-4ef9-9dd0-267f2c55e787
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ea5dc90-16d1-4f8e-b3e3-ac2dd12af866
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f0a4279-d558-48a2-ac50-607822081cca

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