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title: "SOC - Security Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ec5ce31-a2cc-4419-a159-e6eab6ce0da5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2022-08-15"
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# SOC - Security Operations Centre

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ec5ce31-a2cc-4419-a159-e6eab6ce0da5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has issued a procurement tender for a managed service to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) aimed at enhancing the security of the university and its supply chain data. The procurement method is selective, utilising a Restricted procedure, with a contract value of £3,750,000. The tender deadline is September 8, 2022, and the contract period spans from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2027. Interested parties should address their applications via the university's tendering portal.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in security software packages to engage with The University of Birmingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability for such enterprises. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with expertise in security services and technology are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their business through this contract.

## Notice

The University wishes to procure a managed service a SOC, to improve the security of the University of Birmingham and supply chain data and to Increase capability to detect and respond to security incidents through better visibility of security events across systems and improved capability to utilise specialist skills if required in a major security incident. You should apply via our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac3281-e619-46ed-acf5-5979235bab75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac3281-e619-46ed-acf5-5979235bab75
- 8 Aug 2022 at 20:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac3281-e619-46ed-acf5-5979235bab75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac3281-e619-46ed-acf5-5979235bab75
  15th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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